Attention Deficit Disorder Affects Nearly 47 Million Children Worldwide Attention deficit disorder affects nearly 47 million children worldwide. In 2021, nearly 47 million children and young people under the age of 20 were living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with or without hyperactivity worldwide. This disorder, characterized by persistent difficulties in concentrating, impulsivity, or… Continue reading Attention Deficit Disorder Affects Nearly 47 Million Children Worldwide
Neurodegenerative Diseases Retreat in the Face of Therapeutic Advances
Neurodegenerative Diseases Retreat in the Face of Therapeutic Advances Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affect millions of people worldwide. Their slow progression and the lack of effective curative treatments make them a major public health challenge. These conditions share common mechanisms, including mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal protein accumulation, cytoskeletal disruptions, synaptic… Continue reading Neurodegenerative Diseases Retreat in the Face of Therapeutic Advances
Brain scans can predict progression to dementia
Brain scans can predict progression to dementia Approximately 40% of people with mild cognitive impairment develop dementia within three years of diagnosis. This rapid progression highlights the importance of having reliable tools to identify the patients at highest risk. A recent study shows that this progression can be predicted through volumetric brain analysis using scans,… Continue reading Brain scans can predict progression to dementia
A Genetic Mutation Explains Huntington’s Disease
A Genetic Mutation Explains Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder caused by an abnormality in the Huntingtin gene. This disease is characterized by involuntary movements, cognitive decline, and psychiatric and behavioral disorders. At the cellular level, it is marked by the accumulation of mutated Huntingtin protein as aggregates in the cell nucleus… Continue reading A Genetic Mutation Explains Huntington’s Disease
Online Psychological Interventions Help Young Cancer Survivors
Online Psychological Interventions Help Young Cancer Survivors Young adults who have overcome cancer often face difficulties in returning to a normal life after their treatments. Psychological disorders frequently emerge in late adolescence, a period when personal development challenges add to the stress caused by the illness. To address these needs, an online psychological intervention has… Continue reading Online Psychological Interventions Help Young Cancer Survivors
Developmental Delays and Intellectual Disabilities in Children Often Linked to Genetic Causes
Developmental Delays and Intellectual Disabilities in Children Often Linked to Genetic Causes A thorough analysis conducted on over a thousand children with global developmental delay or intellectual disability reveals that nearly half of these cases originate from genetic anomalies. These disorders, which affect between 1.3% and 1.4% of children worldwide, manifest as delays in multiple… Continue reading Developmental Delays and Intellectual Disabilities in Children Often Linked to Genetic Causes
Microglia Shape Brain Inflammation and Open New Therapeutic Avenues
Microglia Shape Brain Inflammation and Open New Therapeutic Avenues Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, play a key role in maintaining brain balance. Long considered mere bystanders, they are now recognized as dynamic actors capable of continuously monitoring the brain environment and rapidly responding to injuries or infections. Their remarkable plasticity… Continue reading Microglia Shape Brain Inflammation and Open New Therapeutic Avenues
Targeted microbiome and drug therapies show promising results against autism spectrum disorders
Targeted microbiome and drug therapies show promising results against autism spectrum disorders Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by persistent difficulties in social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as repetitive behaviors. These challenges, often accompanied by digestive symptoms, highlight the complexity of this neurodevelopmental condition. While behavioral interventions remain the primary clinical approach, their… Continue reading Targeted microbiome and drug therapies show promising results against autism spectrum disorders
Can Artificial Intelligence Models Detect Suicidal Thoughts on Social Media?
Can Artificial Intelligence Models Detect Suicidal Thoughts on Social Media? Every year, more than 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide, making it one of the leading causes of death among young adults. Social media platforms, such as Reddit, have become spaces where individuals openly express their psychological distress, sometimes in indirect or metaphorical ways. A… Continue reading Can Artificial Intelligence Models Detect Suicidal Thoughts on Social Media?
Do Psychiatric Disorders Share Common Biological Mechanisms?
Do Psychiatric Disorders Share Common Biological Mechanisms? Brain diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy have complex genetic origins. So far, scientists have identified both common and rare genetic variations associated with these disorders. However, the shared biological processes influenced by these two types of variations remained poorly understood. A new approach has… Continue reading Do Psychiatric Disorders Share Common Biological Mechanisms?