A team of scientists led by the Institute for Glial Sciences (IGS) at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine has discovered a built-in “brake” that controls when key brain cells mature.
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Molecular ‘Brake’ in Brain Development Could Hold Key to Treating Multiple Sclerosis
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Alcohol Withdrawal Therapy Linked to Healthy Changes in the Gut Microbiome, Raising the Possibility of New Targets for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
August 24, 2025By
Alcohol withdrawal is associated with positive changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiome, improving our understanding of the gut’s influence on physiological and behavioral health, including alcohol craving, a new study suggests. Current research may lead to new targets and probiotic treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
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Psychotherapy effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder following multiple traumatic events
January 14, 2024By
Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events.
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Topic: Treating unresolved semaglutide-induced – Vanessa Martinez, Haymarket Media, Inc.
August 16, 2023By
Topic: Treating unresolved semaglutide-induced gastroparesis that reduces quality of life Many symptoms of gastroparesis (
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Catheter Ablation Better Than Traditional Drug Therapies for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
August 27, 2017By
A new study shows radiofrequency catheter ablation lowered hospitalization and mortality rates by 47 and 44 percent respectively in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a contributing factor to heart failure.
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Grant- Funded Research Aids Emergency Providers in Identifying and Treating Sexual Abuse
April 16, 2017By
UNC Charlotte clinical nursing professor Kathleen Jordan is leading grant-funded research to aid medical professionals and social workers who examine and care for children who have been sexually abused.
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Ebola Medical Team Develops Guidelines for Treating Infected Children
January 8, 2016By
When the Ebola virus outbreak erupted in West Africa in 2014, children infected with the virus — particularly those under age 5 — faced a high risk of death. Researchers involved in their treatment have since developed a set of guidelines aimed at improving how they’re treated. They suggest an aggressive approach that includes giving children fluids intravenously; treating other possible infections; feeding them highly fortified food; and increasing the amount of bedside care they receive.
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