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- 1Frequent cannabis use linked to more severe epilepsy▼Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine report that people who use cannabis frequently tend to have more severe epilepsy. The finding, covered by Medical Xpress, suggests heavy marijuana use is associated with worse seizure outcomes, though the relationship between cannabis and epilepsy remains an active area of debate in medical research.
- 2Blocking immune cells' entry into brain limits neurodegeneration▼Blocking immune cells’ path into brain limits neurodegeneration
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine report that blocking the route immune cells use to enter the brain can limit neurodegeneration. The findings suggest a potential therapeutic strategy for diseases like Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions, by preventing inflammatory immune cells from crossing into brain tissue and damaging neurons.
- 3NIH grants $11.7 million for blood cancer inflammation research●$11.7 million from NIH supports research on inflammation in blood cancers
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $11.7 million to researchers at WashU Medicine to study the role of inflammation in blood cancers. The funding will support investigations into how inflammatory processes drive the development and progression of these diseases, work that could inform new treatment approaches. The announcement highlights continued federal investment in cancer research.