#Veterans diagnosed with #cancer face a higher risk of #suicide attempts — especially in the months following diagnosis — and that risk can persist for years, found a large, national study led by @ohsunews.bsky.social and the @veteranshealth.bsky.social.
"When analyzing #brain tissue from body donors, we identified a previously unknown #cell population that is closely linked to certain protein deposits in the tissue and occurs significantly more frequently in the #Alzheimers brain."
Robert Goings, from Lebanon, Oregon, has joined a small but growing number of people choosing to control their #Parkinsons symptoms with high-intensity #FocusedUltrasound at @ohsunews.bsky.social: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/parkinsons-ultrasound-brain-shake-pain
Higher #suicide risk noted for certain subgroups of #veterans with cancer: https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/121469
States are incorporating #ProjectECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a successful #telementoring and capacity-building program, into their #RuralHealth Transformation Programs to improve #healthcare delivery and outcomes in rural areas.
Consciousness doesn’t depend on a person’s visible behavior; it can be hidden. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a71352720/locked-in-syndrome-consciousness/ #LockedInSyndrome
#Veterans with #cancer face a higher risk of #suicide attempts, according to new research from @ohsunews.bsky.social. https://www.foxnews.com/health/veterans-face-surprising-threat-after-cancer-diagnosis-study-reveals.amp
Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating #brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081150.htm
#BrainComputerInterface systems exist and are very promising, especially with #AI, for those with #LockedInSyndrome. But they're a long way away from being commercially available.
Around 44,000 people died in a gun-related injury in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report from Pew Research. In Oregon, 80% of all firearm deaths are attributed to #suicide. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/01/gun-deaths-oregon-suicide/
Large, national study finds suicide attempt risk among veterans is highest after diagnosis, remains elevated for years; highlights need for continued mental health support.
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Scientists at Leipzig University have discovered an unknown immune cell group in the Alzheimer's brain using a new microscopy method. The study was published in "Nature Neuroscience" and could open up new avenues for therapy.
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A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson's disease.
No movement, no speech--but there's still hope for those with this frightening form of awareness.
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Veterans with cancer face a significantly higher risk of suicide attempts, especially in the months after diagnosis, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology.
Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” The disease strikes when the immune system attacks NMDA receptors--key molecules involved in memory and thinking--l...
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People with locked-in syndrome are often aware but trapped in paralysis. Eye tracking and brain-computer interfaces offer new ways to communicate.
