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Neurology Researcher, Hangzhou (2025)

30/01/2024

World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes

Surgeons and scientists have developed a world-first blood test for brain cancer that experts say could revolutionise diagnosis, speed up treatment and boost survival rates.

For years, brain tumours have remained notoriously difficult to diagnose. They affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each year, and kill more children and adults under the age of 40 in the UK than any other cancer.

Now a research team has designed a simple blood test that could help diagnose patients with even the deadliest forms of brain cancer much more quickly, potentially sparing them from invasive and high-risk surgical biopsies. The breakthrough was reported in the International Journal of Cancer.

Experts said the inexpensive liquid biopsy could also lead to earlier diagnosis, which in turn would speed up treatment and potentially increase survival rates. The test would be particularly beneficial for patients with “inaccessible” brain tumours, who could benefit from starting treatment as soon as possible, they added.

Researchers at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, run by Imperial College London and Imperial College healthcare NHS trust, found the test could accurately diagnose a range of brain tumours, including glioblastoma (GBM), the most commonly diagnosed type of high-grade brain tumour in adults, astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas. The test had “high analytical sensitivity, specificity and precision”, the team reported.

“This groundbreaking research could lead to earlier diagnosis and improved outcomes for brain tumour patients,” said Dan Knowles, the chief executive of the charity Brain Tumour Research.

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(May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month)

(Brain Tumor Social Media)

12/10/2023

"Kids' Common Stresses"

Childhood can be a time of both joy and stress as children navigate various developmental stages and life experiences. Here are some common sources of stress in childhood:

Academic Pressure: School can be a significant source of stress for children. Academic expectations, exams, homework, and peer competition can all contribute to stress.

Family Issues: Family problems, such as parental divorce, conflict between parents, or the loss of a loved one, can cause significant stress for children.

Peer Pressure: Peer pressure can lead to stress as children try to fit in, make friends, and navigate social relationships. This can be especially prominent during adolescence.

Bullying: Being a victim of bullying can cause immense stress. Children may feel isolated, anxious, and unsafe.

Health Issues: Childhood illnesses, chronic health conditions, or hospitalizations can be physically and emotionally challenging for children.

Transitions: Major life transitions, such as starting school, moving to a new place, or changing schools, can be stressful as they often involve adapting to new environments and making new friends.

Parental Expectations: Parents' expectations and pressure to excel in extracurricular activities or hobbies can be stressful for children.

Technology and Social Media: Excessive use of technology and social media can lead to stress due to cyberbullying, fear of missing out (FOMO), or unrealistic body image standards.

Trauma: Exposure to traumatic events, such as accidents, violence, or natural disasters, can have a long-lasting impact on a child's mental health.

Financial Stress: Economic hardships within the family, such as poverty or housing instability, can create stress for children who may worry about their basic needs being met.

Peer Rejection: Feeling rejected or left out by peers can lead to feelings of loneliness and stress.

Performance Anxiety: Children may experience stress related to their performance in various activities, such as sports, music, or arts.

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12/10/2023

Cognitive Functions

I see cognitive functions as patterns of thinking that are universal for all humans. I hope this will serve as a reference material for interested readers, both beginners and “experts” alike. This project is intended to be non-academic, hence the loose structure of writing that I am using. I write with full fidelity to the pool of knowledge that I have as of today and strive to give fair representation of all cognitive functions.
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12/10/2023

Traumatic brain injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the most common variety of brain injuries, affecting as many as 1.7 million people and claiming 52,000 lives annually. The trauma in this term refers to the physical trauma of a blow to the head, but not all blows to the head produce the same level of damage. Some TBIs are relatively minor, causing only short-term symptoms. Others produce massive brain damage that can permanently undermine a survivor's ability to function.
No matter how serious an injury seems, it is impossible to diagnose a TBI based on symptoms or the severity of the blow alone. If you or someone you love suffers a blow to the head, seek prompt medical assistance. Doing so could save your life, and may also prevent many of the devastating long-term effects of brain injuries.
It's important to note that traumatic brain injuries aren't the only way the brain can be injured. Non-traumatic brain injuries can be equally devastating. To learn more about non-traumatic brain injuries, see "Types of Acquired Brain Injuries."

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12/10/2023

What are the symptoms of Bell’s palsy?

The main sign of Bell’s palsy is facial muscle paralysis — usually on one side of your face. It looks like one side of your face is drooping. This includes your:

Forehead.
Eyebrow.
Eye and eyelid.
Corner of your mouth.
Symptoms of Bell’s palsy tend to come on suddenly and reach peak severity within 48 to 72 hours. Some people develop mild facial muscle weakness. Others experience total muscle paralysis in their face.

It’s difficult to make full expressions with Bell’s palsy. Wrinkling your forehead, blinking and grimacing may be difficult or impossible on the affected side. Your face may feel numb or heavy. But you can still feel touch and temperatures (like heat and coolness) on the affected side of your face.

Other symptoms of Bell’s palsy may include:

Drooling.
Dry eyes.
Difficulty speaking, eating or drinking.
Facial or ear pain.
Headache.
Loss of taste.
Ringing in your ears (tinnitus).
Sensitivity to sounds (hyperacusis).

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(May is often designated as Bell's Palsy Awareness Month)

10/10/2023

What Is Mental Illness?

A mental illness is a health condition involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior leading to distress or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities. Mental illness is quite common: In 2019, nearly one in five U.S. adults experienced a mental illness, while one in 20 U.S. adults have a serious mental illness.1

It is estimated that 46% of people who died by su***de had a diagnosed mental health condition and 90% of individuals who died by su***de had experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.2

Many people develop a mental illness early on in life, with 50% of all lifetime mental illness beginning by age 14 and 75% by age 24.1 Its impact on the healthcare system is substantial: Mental illness and substance use disorders are involved in one out of eight emergency room visits.1

There are many different types of mental illness—referred to as mental disorders—with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Some may involve a single episode, while others are relapsing or persistent. To ensure the correct diagnosis and a treatment plan, mental disorders are diagnosed based on criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) issued by the American Psychiatric Association.

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(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
(Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

25/09/2023

Symptoms
Neuro Trauma or Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while others may appear days or weeks later. Such as,

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue or drowsiness
Problems with speech
Dizziness or loss of balance
Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears, a bad taste in the mouth or changes in the ability to smell
Sensitivity to light or sound
Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes
No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented
Memory or concentration problems
Mood changes or mood swings
Feeling depressed or anxious
Difficulty sleeping
Sleeping more than usual

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25/09/2023

WHAT IS NEURO TRAUMA ?

Neurotrauma is a head or spine injury caused by a sudden injury. It includes concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), skull fractures, spinal column fractures, and spinal cord injuries (SCI).

Head Trauma
Head trauma is any injury to your head, from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain trauma. It usually comes from getting hit on the head or skull and can happen if you fall, if there’s a sudden acceleration-deceleration (as in a motor vehicle accident or child abuse) or assault, or if you’re hit by a projectile like a bullet. Head trauma can cause your brain cells to malfunction.
The extent of the injury and how long it lasts depends on how badly you were hurt.

Spine Trauma
You can also have an injury to your spinal column (cervical, thoracic, or lumbosacral spine) or spinal cord due to a fall, car accident, collisions with a moving object (such as a car), or an assault. As with head injuries, there are many types of spine trauma, which vary in severity. Depending on what happened, you might become weak or paralyzed.

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(Traumatic Brain Injury)
(Spinal Cord Injury)

25/09/2023

The Brain and Ethics
we introduce the exciting field of neuroethics and describe the three key ethical principles by which all human research studies must abide.

The Three Key Ethics Principles
Three of the most common ethical principles that are used to guide research around the world are respect for persons, concerns for welfare, and justice

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(Neuroeducation Ethics)
(Ethics of Neurodata)
(Ethical concerns about brain data privacy)
(Responsible use of neurotechnology)

25/09/2023

Why Would You See a Neurosurgeon for Back and Neck Pain?

It can be hard to differentiate back and neck pain when it comes to your muscles and spine. If your back and neck pain continues to worsen, even after taking pain medication, it may be time to seek help from a neurologist. Our experts specialize in back and neck pain and can help treat conditions such as pinched nerves or slipped discs.

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25/09/2023

Symptoms of Neurological Back and Neck Pain

Symptoms for neurological back and neck pain can include:

Numbness
Pain that extends into the limbs
Bowel changes
Not responding to anti-inflammatory treatments
These are the red flags that could mean it’s more than just back pain. Talk to your neurologist to better understand your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan for you.

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14/09/2023

Autism

Overview

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations.

The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support. Autism often has an impact on education and employment opportunities. In addition, the demands on families providing care and support can be significant. Societal attitudes and the level of support provided by local and national authorities are important factors determining the quality of life of people with autism.

Characteristics of autism may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.

People with autism often have co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as challenging behaviours such as difficulty sleeping and self-injury. The level of intellectual functioning among autistic people varies widely, extending from profound impairment to superior levels.

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(Autism Spectrum Disorder)

14/09/2023

People with dyslexia can bring unique strengths and advantages to the workplace

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, and up to 15 to 20 per cent of the population has a language-based learning disability. If you don’t have dyslexia yourself, you likely know someone who does.

Dyslexia is characterized by difficulties with reading, writing and spelling. Like other learning disabilities, people with dyslexia process information and learn differently.

Though learning disabilities are often characterized as a childhood issue, they are lifelong conditions that follow people into the workplace. People with dyslexia find it harder to find jobs and they often experience challenges once they are hired because of their learning disability.

Dyslexia can result in challenges with organization, time management, reading and writing, effective communication and comprehending complicated instructions. These challenges can be compounded if companies don’t have accommodations in place for people with disabilities.

But people with dyslexia often bring unique strengths to the workplace as well. Employers miss out on untapped potential when they overlook or discount their abilities in the workplace.

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14/09/2023

A boy saw 17 doctors over 3 years for chronic pain.

The beginning of the end of the journey came earlier this year, when Courtney finally got some answers from an unlikely source, ChatGPT. The frustrated mom made an account and shared with the artificial intelligence platform everything she knew about her son's symptoms and all the information she could gather from his MRIs.

“We saw so many doctors. We ended up in the ER at one point. I kept pushing,” she says. “I really spent the night on the (computer) … going through all these things."

So, when ChatGPT suggested a diagnosis of tethered cord syndrome, "it made a lot of sense," she recalls.

Pain, grinding teeth, dragging leg

When Alex began chewing on things, his parents wondered if his molars were coming in and causing pain. As it continued, they thought he had a cavity.

“Our sweet personality — for the most part — (child) is dissolving into this tantrum-ing crazy person that didn’t exist the rest of the time,” Courtney recalls.

The dentist “ruled everything out” but thought maybe Alex was grinding his teeth and believed an orthodontist specializing in airway obstruction could help. Airway obstructions impact a child’s sleep and could explain why he seemed so exhausted and moody, the dentist thought. The orthodontist found that Alex’s palate was too small for his mouth and teeth, which made it tougher for him to breathe at night. She placed an expander in Alex’s palate, and it seemed like things were improving.

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07/09/2023

How Do I Know If I Have Nerve Damage?

Damaged nerves can lead to various symptoms. To find out, conclusively, if your nerves are damaged, you need to see a neurologist. He or she will perform tests to determine the health of your muscles and nerves. If there is a problem, the doctor will explain the reason for the damage and its extent. They will follow up by devising a treatment plan.

To understand better how nerves become damaged, you have to define them first. Nerves represent fiber bundles that are comfortably housed in a covering that can be likened to the insulation that holds electric wires and cabling. The “wiring” transmits messages to the brain and spinal column before it travels to other parts of the body. The route taken is cyclical because the messages travel from the body and back, again, to the brain and along the spine.

you may experience sensations of tingling, numbness, or burning. Some people feel weakness in a spot that has sustained nerve damage.

If nerves become damaged, the damage may resolve on its own or you may have to undergo therapy.

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(for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

07/09/2023

6 Easy Tips You Can Do to Prevent Headaches

1. Figure Out What is Causing Your Headaches

2. Review What You’re Eating and Drinking Each Day

3. Review Treatments for Headaches

4. Consider Alternative Therapies and Supplements

4. Consider Alternative Therapies and Supplements

5. Practice Meditation and Deep Breathing

6. Balance Things Out in Your Life

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07/09/2023

9 Exercise Tips for People With Migraine

1. Choose an Activity You Like
2. Build Your Stamina Gradually
3. Snack Smart to Keep Blood Sugar in a Healthy Range
4. Stay Hydrated Before, During, and After a Workout
5. Warm Up and Cool Down
6. Keep Cool During Exercise
7. Use Correct Posture When Exercising
8. Try Exercise or Physical Activity That Isn’t Aerobic
9. Talk to Your Doctor About Migraine Medication

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07/09/2023

DeFi Protocol Synapse Responds to Selling Pressure With 17% Bounce

Synapse's SYN token recovered its losses after 9 million were sold by a liquidity provider identified as Nima Capital by the protocol.

The native token of Synapse, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol designed to transfer data to cross-chain bridges, rebounded more than 17% from a low of $0.30 after a liquidity provider sold its SYN tokens on Monday.

The recovery came after the price slumped 25% Monday when a wallet the protocol said was tied to venture capital firm Nima Capital sold 9 million of the tokens.

"A Synapse liquidity provider sold their SYN tokens and removed liquidity today. We're investigating unusual activity on their wallets and are working to get in touch with them. Will update once there is more info. There was no security breach of the protocol or bridge," the Synapse team wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, at the time.

Synapse was one of the best performing crypto assets earlier this year, rallying by 44% in a single day in February as optimism around cross-chain bridges continued to rise.

Volume of SYN trading ballooned in the days following the sell-off, with over $25 million being recorded in the past 24-hours. Last week's highest total was $5.9 million, according to CoinMarketCap.

With interest in the token remaining relatively high, the price spiked to $0.425 following a flurry of activity on Binance during Asia hours on Wednesday. It has since lost a portion of those gains as it trades at $0.358.

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