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Fecal Transplants May Alleviate Parkinson's Symptoms
Research has given insights into the complex mechanisms underlying Long COVID, particularly the role of sustained inflammation.
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April 26, 2024 Vejon MED update:
COVID: Inflammation’s role in long Covid
Vejon: Highlights of the week from Vejon Health
Dementia: fecal Transplants may alleviate Parkinson’s
Obesity: Intermittent Fasting Influences Brain and Gut
Infographic: Covid-19 - How Does It Affect You?
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
COVID
Sustained inflammation plays a key role in Long COVID's long-term health issues.
Long COVID remains prevalent despite new SARS-CoV-2 variants and affects millions globally with severe symptoms.
Besides sustained inflammation, immune dysregulation, viral persistence, vascular dysfunction, and other factors contribute to Long COVID pathophysiology.
More research is needed to fully understand Long COVID's complex mechanisms and develop targeted diagnostics and treatments.
Why is this Important: The study's findings provide crucial insights into the complex mechanisms underlying Long COVID, particularly the role of sustained inflammation. By better understanding these processes, researchers can work towards developing targeted diagnostic tools and effective treatments for the millions of people suffering from this debilitating condition.
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE
A clinical trial found that FMTs from healthy donors improved motor symptoms in early-stage Parkinson's patients.
The study suggests restoring balance to the gut microbiome through FMTs may help alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
Parkinson's patients often exhibit altered gut bacteria and increased intestinal inflammation, which FMTs may address.
While promising, larger trials are needed to confirm FMT's long-term safety and efficacy in treating Parkinson's.
Why is this Important: The study's findings suggest that targeting the gut microbiome through fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) could offer a new therapeutic approach for managing Parkinson's disease symptoms and potentially slowing its progression. This highlights the importance of the gut-brain connection in neurodegenerative disorders and opens up new avenues for treatment.
INFOGRAPHIC
OBESITY
An IER diet led to significant weight loss and changes in obesity-related brain regions and gut bacteria composition.
Brain activity changes were observed in areas regulating appetite and addiction, linked to specific gut microbiome modifications.
The precise mechanism of communication between the gut microbiome and brain in obesity remains unclear.
Further research is needed to better understand the dynamic brain-gut-microbiome relationship during weight loss.
Why is this Important: The study's findings highlight the dynamic relationship between the brain, gut, and microbiome during weight loss, suggesting that targeting specific brain regions or gut bacteria could potentially lead to new strategies for managing obesity. Understanding these complex interactions may pave the way for more effective and personalized obesity treatments.
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CARSILVEN
A clinical trial found that FMTs from healthy donors improved motor symptoms in early-stage Parkinson's patients.
The study suggests restoring balance to the gut microbiome through FMTs may help alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
Parkinson's patients often exhibit altered gut bacteria and increased intestinal inflammation, which FMTs may address.
While promising, larger trials are needed to confirm FMT's long-term safety and efficacy in treating Parkinson's.
Carsilven for your health: The study's findings suggest that targeting the gut microbiome through fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) could offer a new therapeutic approach for managing Parkinson's disease symptoms and potentially slowing its progression. This highlights the importance of the gut-brain connection in neurodegenerative disorders and opens up new avenues for treatment.
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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
🚥 Why does Alzheimer's Disproportionately Affect Women?: Two recent studies suggest that complex interactions between the female hormone estrogen, the gut microbiome, and the accumulation of amyloid beta protein in the brain may help explain why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men.
🚥 Nasal Spray for Rapid Heart Rhythms: A recent clinical trial found that an experimental nasal spray medication can be safely and effectively self-administered by patients to treat recurrent episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), a condition characterized by rapid abnormal heart rhythms.
🚥 Walking Linked to Improved Brain Function: A recent study found that consistent walking can lead to significant improvements in memory performance, executive function, and functional brain connectivity among older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
🚥 The Power of Touch: A recent large-scale analysis found that consensual touch interventions can significantly benefit both physical and mental wellbeing by reducing pain, alleviating anxiety, depression, and stress, and improving overall wellbeing, with the frequency of touch being a crucial factor.
🚥 Poor Oral Health Increases Risk: A recent study found that individuals who self-reported poor oral health had a 22 percent increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and cancer, compared to those who reported good oral health.
🚥 Dried Fruits Reduce the Risk of Osteoarthritis: Consuming dried fruits may be causally linked to a reduced risk of developing osteoarthritis, possibly due to their high concentration of beneficial nutrients and bioactive compounds that can reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage
BOOK NOOK
BOOK PROMO
 Click here to purchase from Amazon | Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, when a humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony. |
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