#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."
Higher #suicide risk noted for certain subgroups of #veterans with cancer: https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/121469
Risks influenced by sociodemographic, cancer-related factors
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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.
Large, national study finds suicide attempt risk among veterans is highest after diagnosis, remains elevated for years; highlights need for continued mental health support.
#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.
People with locked-in syndrome are often aware but trapped in paralysis. Eye tracking and brain-computer interfaces offer new ways to communicate.
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
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
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
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.
A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson's disease.
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...
Oregon, New Mexico include ECHO telementoring networks in transformation projects
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OHSU Brain Institute
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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/
#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
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At the national level, 62% of gun-related deaths are suicides. In Oregon that number is 80%. We'll hear from researchers to learn more.
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.
