Diseases and Disorders

Girls With ADHD May Not Get Diagnosed Until They’re Older

Men with ADHD are often diagnosed in their childhood, but for girls a diagnosis may not occur until well into adulthood.

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The Science Behind Implantable Medical Devices

Douglas Weber, professor at the University of Pittsburgh, explains improvements in neural-digital technologies, including prosthetics and injectable nerve stimulators.

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The Broad Reach of PTSD

Historically associated with combat veterans, PTSD symptoms occur in people with vastly different experiences, including those whose jobs rarely take them away from a desk.

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When the Immune System Attacks the Brain

A mysterious onset of schizophrenia-like symptoms in patients turned out to be cases of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis — an autoimmune disorder where antibodies storm the brain.

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When the Immune System Attacks the Brain

A mysterious onset of schizophrenia-like symptoms in patients turned out to be cases of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis — an autoimmune disorder where antibodies storm the brain.

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New Cells for a Renewed Brain

Neuroscientists are exploring the potential of stem cell treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in mice models.

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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Of the estimated 80 million Americans who will be 65 and older in 2050, 6.3 million will be impacted by glaucoma.

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Top Ten: Most Popular in 2019

This year, you wanted to understand memory, mental health, meditation, and why the teen brain is so complex.

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National Epilepsy Month

Learn about the facts and myths around epilepsy and the different forms it can take.

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The Gatekeepers of Sensation

The nerve fibers sensing touch, pain, and heat bundle together before entering the spinal cord.

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Patient Driven: Neuroscientists Solve the Puzzle of the Gene-Protein Duo Behind SYNGAP1

As genetic sequencing becomes more affordable and the number of families seeking answers grow, neuroscientists make a discovery that could lead to treatments.