Treatment
Memories of the good parts of using drugs can keep people hooked − altering the neurons that store them could help treat addiction
Memories of the good parts of using drugs can keep people hooked − altering the neurons that store them could help treat addiction Researchers are exploring how memories of rewards can be altered to help treat addiction. By understanding how reward memories work and interact with each other, scientists can develop more effective treatments for […]
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains Buprenorphine treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing, emphasizing the importance of finding the right dose for each patient. A higher dose of buprenorphine (above 24 milligrams) has been shown to be effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and illicit opioid […]
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Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that’s not the best choice for all men − a cancer researcher describes how she helped her father decide
Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that’s not the best choice for all men − a cancer researcher describes how she helped her father decide Biden’s prostate cancer treatment decision highlights the need for personalized approach to cancer treatment, as not all men require immediate treatment. Prostate cancer can be grouped into four stages, […]
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Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment
Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment Cancer hijacks a specific brain circuit that controls motivation, leading to apathy and loss of will to engage with life in patients with late-stage cancer. The area postrema, a small brain region, acts as the […]
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Drug may boost motivation for people with depression
Drug may boost motivation for people with depression A study suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation. Researchers found that a common blood test measuring C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood biomarker of inflammation produced by the […]
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