NeuroPsy InfoHub adună studii și articole verificate editorial despre sănătate mintală și afecțiuni neurologice — pentru pacienți, familii și specialiști.
A smartphone-based treatment program using contingency management (digital rewards) has received NIDA funding to help pregnant individuals quit smoking. This behavioral intervention approach is grounded in established addiction treatment research and addresses a critical public health need during pregnancy.
Researchers identified that immune cells laden with fat droplets from damaged myelin accumulate in severe MS brain tissue and may shift from a reparative to a pro-inflammatory state. This finding offers insights into why MS progression varies between patients and could inform new therapeutic approaches.
UCLA researchers found that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos significantly increases Parkinson's disease risk, with exposed individuals showing more than twice the likelihood of developing the condition. Laboratory studies demonstrated the chemical damages dopamine neurons and impairs the brain's ability to clear toxic protein aggregates.
Gaming disorder, recognized by WHO and APA as a behavioral addiction, affects individuals who experience significant daily functioning impairment from excessive gaming. While moderate gaming offers benefits like stress relief and cognitive improvement, addiction is linked to psychological disorders requiring long-term treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, making prevention efforts at government, developer, and household levels essential.
Research presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress 2026 demonstrates that MS substantially affects non-physical aspects of life, with over half of patients reporting impacts on social functioning and nearly half reporting work-related consequences. The study highlights the importance of addressing psychosocial dimensions alongside physical symptoms in MS management.
