Using LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain

Using LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain ## The Discovery In 2016, researchers at MIT led by Dr. Li-Huei Tsai found that exposing mice to LED lights flickering at 40 hertz … Continue reading

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Guide to out-of-network health insurance benefits to obtain neuropsychiatric care

Out-of-network health insurance benefits can be effectively utilized to obtain neuropsychiatric care in New York City. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to navigate this process: Understanding Out-of-Network Benefits Out-of-network benefits allow you to see healthcare providers who are not … Continue reading

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Lung Microbiota: Its Relationship to Respiratory System Diseases and Approaches for Lung-Targeted Probiotic Bacteria Delivery

Really interesting topic and paper (well illustrated too). Eat more kimchi! Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00323 Abstract Microorganisms that make up the local microbiota (such as Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacteriumsp.) play a crucial role in the modulation of diseases and health states by … Continue reading

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Tamsulosin and the risk of dementia in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  Comparative Study   Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf   2018 Mar;27(3):340-348.  doi: 10.1002/pds.4361. Epub 2018 Jan 9. Tamsulosin and the risk of dementia in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia   Yinghui Duan 1 2, James J Grady 1 2, Peter C Albertsen 3, Z Helen Wu 2 4 Affiliations expand PMID: 29316005   … Continue reading

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LED strobe lights clear Alzheimer plaques?

Discoveries that transcend boundaries are among the greatest delights of scientific research, but such leaps are often overlooked because they outstrip conventional thinking. Take, for example, a new discovery for treating dementia that defies received wisdom by combining two formerly unrelated areas of research: brain waves and the brain’s immune cells, called microglia. It’s an important finding, but it still requires the buy-in and understanding of researchers to achieve its true potential. The history of brain waves shows why. Continue reading

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