CBD oil: Natural does not mean it is safe
At the age of three months, Charlotte Figi had her first seizure. She was later diagnosed with Davet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Her seizures continued, increasing in both frequency and severity. In a CNN interview, Charlotte ’s mother Paige said that at the age of three, Charlotte was having up to 300 seizures per […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/sarah-fraser" rel="tag" > Sarah Fraser, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Meds Neurology Source Type: blogs
Medgadget ’s Best Medical Technologies of 2019
Wrapping up this year and looking back on the particularly interesting developments in medical technology, we at Medgadget are impressed and very excited about the future. We’re lucky to cover one of the most innovative fields of research and one that improves and saves lives. Having a constant eye on what’s new in medtech, we present what we believe are the most novel, smart, and medically important technologies we encountered in this passing year. As in years past, a few trends have emerged.
Opiod Overdose Treatment
Opioid addiction, and accompanying overdoses, have become disturbingly common lately. A ...
Source: Medgadget - December 30, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Exclusive Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, December 23rd 2019
In this study, by adenovirus-mediated delivery and inducible transgenic mouse models, we demonstrate the proliferation of both HCs and SCs by combined Notch1 and Myc activation in in vitro and in vivo inner ear adult mouse models. These proliferating mature SCs and HCs maintain their respective identities. Moreover, when presented with HC induction signals, reprogrammed adult SCs transdifferentiate into HC-like cells both in vitro and in vivo. Finally, our data suggest that regenerated HC-like cells likely possess functional transduction channels and are able to form connections with adult auditory neurons.
Epige...
Source: Fight Aging! - December 22, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction Causes Chronic Inflammation and Neurodegeneration
Numerous lines of evidence point to the characteristic increase in chronic inflammation that takes place in old age to be of great importance in the progression of neurodegenerative conditions. A fair degree of that inflammation in the brain results from dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells lining blood vessels in the central nervous system that normally acts to prevent unwanted and potentially harmful molecules and cells from entering the brain. The work reported here builds on more than a decade of investigation of the age-related decline of the blood-brain barrier, and consequent inflammation in the ...
Source: Fight Aging! - December 16, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Study: To treat depression, therapy alone works better than therapy combined with antidepressants
Conclusions: Clinical guidance around combined treatment (psychotherapy plus ADMs) should be reconsidered. CBT alone is superior to IPT alone and to combined treatment, while IPT alone is non-inferior to combined treatment. More research is needed to assess the moderating effect of older age and number of previous episodes on IPT efficacy.
The Study in Context:
CVS Health: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) apps may help you more than sleeping pills
Growing research aims at helping cancer patients in distress access most-likely-to-help self-care options, from Mindfulness training to Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy...
Source: SharpBrains - December 10, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness cognitive behavioural therapy face-to-face therapy interpersonal psychotherapy major depression psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Aptar ’s Nasal Unidose Device Helps Stop Epileptic Seizures
AptarGroup, a company based outside of Chicago, Illinois, has announced that the FDA recently approved a medication (NAYZILAM (midazolam)) for treatment of acute repetitive epileptic seizures and that the company’s Unidose Liquid System was chosen as the delivery mechanism for this rescue drug.
The Unidose Liquid System doesn’t require priming and can be used with one hand, from any direction, to delivery the medicine directly into the nose. To help train patients and caretakers on how to administer the drug, Aptar had its new subsidiary, Noble International, design a trainer device that mimics the real deal...
Source: Medgadget - December 10, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Medicine Neurology Neurosurgery Source Type: blogs
Never before has it been more exciting and important to be a neurologist
What are the current trends and hot topics in neurology?
The increasing insights into the genetics and molecular bases of neurological disorders open new perspectives for specific and personalized treatments. This is evidenced most dramatically by the antisense therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. Promising neurological research currently targets neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Duchenne muscular atrophy, or Huntington’s disease. Likewise, brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics offer huge potential. Never before has it been more important and more exciting to...
Source: BioMed Central Blog - December 9, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Victoria Hentschke Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
December 5 –6th in Dublin: 2nd European Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Symposium
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Just a heads-up about a great event later this week in Dublin, Ireland, for those working on virtual and augmented reality and healthcare innovation.
When: Thu Dec 5, 2019 8:00 am — Fri Dec 6, 2019 5:00 pm.
Where: Davenport Hotel
Featured sessions include:
Day 1 – Thursday, December 5th, 2019
9:00am‑9:30am
Introductions, Welcome and Setting The Stage
Robert Fine, Executive Director, International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association (IVRHA)
9:30am-10:30am
Keynote Presentation: Virtual Reality and Healthcare: The Past, The Present and The Future
Dr. Walter Greenleaf, B...
Source: SharpBrains - December 3, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Technology augmented reality Dublin healthcare healthcare innovation virtual-reality Source Type: blogs
Why are women using CBD products — and do they work?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other products containing CBD are being touted as a natural, organic remedy for a wide range of women’s health concerns. Sellers of these products make many claims: CBD has calming effects on sleep, mood, and anxiety; eases hot flashes and improves bone density by balancing hormonal changes of menopause; and has anti-inflammatory properties that clear skin, cure acne, and calm rosacea. It’s promoted for PMS symptoms like bloating and mood swings. And CBD-infused lubricants claim to boost arousal and enjoyment of sex. So, how much of this is true?
First, what is CBD?
CBD is a major ingredient i...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rose McKeon Olson, MD Tags: Complementary and alternative medicine Drugs and Supplements Health Marijuana Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Injectable Electrodes for Neuromodulation
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed an injectable flexible electrode that can aid in neuromodulation therapy, potentially replacing more rigid electrodes that do not mesh well with soft tissues. The injectable material consists of a silicone gel and small metal particles, and it forms a flexible bolus when injected around a target nerve. The nerve can then be electrically stimulated from the surface of the skin using a basic transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. The approach could pave the way for effective neuromodulation therapy for a large variety of diseases.
Neuromod...
Source: Medgadget - November 12, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Materials Medicine Neurology Neurosurgery Pain Management Sports Medicine Source Type: blogs
Neuroengineering meets neuroethics to address treatment-resistant depression
Dr. Maryam Shanechi. Credit: USC Viterbi
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Is This the Future of Mental Health? (USC Viterbi School of Engineering):
“Brain–machine interfaces (BMIs) provide a direct pathway to the brain to translate brain signals into actions … Below, Shanechi (Note: Maryam Shanechi, PhD, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering) answers some questions about her work and what the future might hold for our understanding and treatment of mental disorders.
What potential does this hold for the future not just of mental health, but of understanding our brains as a whole?
Neuropsychiatric disorders ar...
Source: SharpBrains - November 8, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology brain health brain signals brain-machine interfaces depressive disorders emotion regulation engineering future Maryam Shanechi mental health neural Neuroethics neuropsychiatri Source Type: blogs
McLaren and MindMaze race to the future
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F1’s McLaren Racing Extends Neurotechnology Partnership With MindMaze (SportTechie):
“Formula 1 team McLaren Racing has signed a multi-year partnership with Swiss neurotechnology firm MindMaze to continue testing neurosensing technology on its drivers.
MindMaze’s combination of virtual reality, motion capture and EEG brain scans has previously been used to assist stroke patients with recovery, and the company is also trying to develop a computer chip that can mimic the way the brain processes information. The company raised a $100 million funding round in 2016.
McLaren originally partnered with the company to t...
Source: SharpBrains - November 5, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Peak Performance Technology brain scans EEG EEG brain scans McLaren Racing MindDrive MindMaze motion capture neurosensing Neurotechnology United States Grand Prix virtual-reality Source Type: blogs
Polymicrogyria : MRI Teaching Case
Discussion -Polymicrogyria is one of the most common malformations of cortical developmentin which the process of normal cerebral cortical development is disturbed late in the stage of neuronal migration or early in the stage of cortical organization, thus considered a disorder of neuronal organization.1. Causes - Congenital infection (particularly cytomegalovirus infection). - Localized or diffuse in utero ischemia. - Mutations.2. Clinical profile - ranging f...
Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - October 19, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs
Micro Reports – One year on
Last year, Molecular Brain became the first BMC journal to introduce Micro Reports, an innovative way to quickly share research which would otherwise go unpublished as a full research paper.
Micro Reports are short research summaries of up to 1200 words, ideal for publishing negative results, reproduced studies, smaller data sets which are still important but would not warrant a full research article, and brand new findings which should enter the public domain as soon as possible.
Since the launch of this new article type, the journal has received 58 Micro Report submissions, with 24 publications to date.
We’ve highlight...
Source: BioMed Central Blog - October 18, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Amy Joint Tags: Biology Open Access Publishing Molecular Brain neuroscience SfN19 Source Type: blogs
