neuropharmacology

GLP-1 and NMDA Targeted Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have developed a novel weight-loss drug that combines GLP-1 with molecules targeting NMDA receptors in the brain. This “Trojan Horse” ...

Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...

Risks of Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study revealed significant risks associated with antipsychotic use in dementia patients, including increased chances of stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, ...

Treatment Relieves Chronic Lyme Disease’s Neurological Symptoms

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors, commonly used in cancer treatment, could effectively reduce neurological symptoms in patients with post-treatment Lyme disease ...

Fecal Bacteria Transplant May Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new clinical trial revealed fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), showing significant improvement ...

Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers unveiled a novel approach to combat Alzheimer’s disease by activating microglia, the brain’s immune cells, to devour amyloid beta plaques, ...

Compound May Curb Alcohol Dependence

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Sarah Carter

Summary: The compound LY2444296, which blocks the kappa opioid receptor, significantly reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol dependence. This study ...

CaMKII Can Be Regulated to Mitigate Alzheimer’s

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Sarah Carter

Summary: The CaMKII protein, critical in brain and heart function, can be regulated to mitigate Alzheimer’s and heart conditions using three types ...