Glial Hyper-Drive for Triggering Epileptic Seizures
Epilepsy, where patients suffer from unexpected seizures, affects roughly 1% of the population. These seizures often involve repetitive and excessive neuronal firing, with the trigger behind this still…
Researchers at the University of Granada demonstrate the positive effect of melatonin in the prevention of obesity
Two international studies led by the University of Granada (UGR) have confirmed that melatonin helps prevent obesity. In addition, its effects are positive against visceral obesity, a particularly…
Real-World Data Fills Knowledge Gap to Assess Treatment Options for Infants with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Showing Improved Outcomes
A study in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases assesses the benefits of disease-modifying gene therapy treatments for vulnerable SMA patients using data from a large patient registry.
Stirring up emotions – Parkinson’s disease alters emotion-related bodily sensations
Emotions have a major impact on the way we act, and they regulate our hormones and many of the body’s vital functions.
Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a…