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Detrimental effects of COVID-19 in the brain and therapeutic options for long COVID: The role of Epstein-Barr virus and the gut-brain axis Posted on July 6, 2023 by admin

Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has resulted in a serious public health burden worldwide. In addition to respiratory, heart, and gastrointestinal symptoms, patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience a … Continue reading →

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Roy Shephard, world-renowned authority in the field of physical activity and health Posted on July 4, 2023 by admin

https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty-news/kpe-says-goodbye-roy-shephard-world-renowned-authority-field-physical-activity-and https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v4i3.118

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Effect of fluvoxamine on plasma interleukin-6 in patients with major depressive disorder: a prospective follow-up study Posted on July 1, 2023 by admin

Abstract Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with low-grade inflammation, and anti-inflammatory treatment can help improve depressive symptoms. A recent study found that fluvoxamine (FLV) can reduce Interleukin-6 (IL-6) production via sigma-1 receptor in inflammation models. However, the anti- … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Risk and Exercise Posted on June 26, 2023 by admin

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/06/05/bjsports-2022-106653

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Antidepressant drug prescription and incidence of COVID-19 in mental health outpatients: a retrospective cohort study Posted on June 25, 2023 by admin

https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-023-02877-9  

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Targeting Sigma-1 Receptor: A Promising Strategy in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Posted on June 21, 2023 by admin

Abstract: Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease affecting mainly the elderly population. It is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra pars compacta region. Parkinson’s disease patients exhibit motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia/hypokinesia, and non-motor … Continue reading →

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A shared neural basis underlying psychiatric comorbidity Posted on June 18, 2023 by admin

Xie, C., Xiang, S., Shen, C. et al. A shared neural basis underlying psychiatric comorbidity. Nat Med 29, 1232–1242 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02317-4

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Urban Living and Mental Health Posted on June 18, 2023 by admin

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02348-x.pdf

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Alcohol consumption and risks of more than 200 diseases in Chinese men Posted on June 18, 2023 by admin

Im, P.K., Wright, N., Yang, L. et al. Alcohol consumption and risks of more than 200 diseases in Chinese men. Nat Med (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02383-8

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What makes a COVID superspreader? Posted on June 18, 2023 by admin

What makes a COVID superspreader? Scientists learn more after deliberately infecting volunteers A rigorous study identifies ‘supershedders’ who spew huge amounts of virus into the air — despite having only mild symptoms. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01961-7 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(23)00101-5/fulltext

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