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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, according to findings covered by Medical Xpress and WashU Medicine. The work suggests regular cannabis use may be associated with worse seizure outcomes, a notable finding given growing interest in cannabis-based epilepsy treatments.
- 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.