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health13 days ago•4 min saved

Psilocybin sparks memory recall in advanced Alzheimer’s case, study finds

A Japanese-American woman in her 80s with advanced Alzheimer’s showed notable functional gains—recalling personal memories, bladder control, dressing, and spontaneous social interaction—after a five-gram psilocybin session, with additional improvements after a subsequent three-gram dose a month later. Some benefits persisted weeks later, but researchers caution this is early-stage, not a cure, and stress the need for controlled clinical trials.

via CTV News|

#alzheimers-disease #case-study #health

science1 month ago•41 min saved

Psychedelic Breakthrough: Psilocybin Reawakens Speech in an Alzheimer’s Patient

An 80-year-old woman with long-standing Alzheimer’s who had barely spoken for years began talking 19 hours after a high-dose psilocybin session, with autobiographical memory, humor, and motor function returning for weeks. The case, published as a study, suggests potential for psychedelics in treating Alzheimer’s but is limited by being a single case and not a cure, warranting further research.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#alzheimers #case-study #cognitive-recovery

science1 month ago•7 min saved

High-Dose Psilocybin Sparks Temporary Functional Gains in Alzheimer's Case

A Brazilian case study reports that an elderly woman with advanced Alzheimer's briefly regained bladder control and speech after a single very high psilocybin dose (5g), with further improvements after a second 3g dose a month later; researchers note the results are observational and not a cure, suggesting transient access to latent functional capacities under psychedelic neuromodulation and calling for controlled trials as psilocybin is explored for cognitive decline and mood disorders elsewhere.

via ScienceAlert|

#alzheimers-disease #brazil #case-study

health5 months ago•132 min saved

Two Days Without Lungs: A Case That Could Redefine Transplant Medicine

The article discusses a US patient who reportedly lived for two days without native lungs, supported by advanced extracorporeal technologies. It argues this could revolutionize transplant practice by extending bridging time and improving donor-lung utilization.

via ThePrint|

#case-study #ecmo #ex-vivo-lung-perfusion

science10 months ago•6 min saved

Teen with hyperthymesia demonstrates exceptional autobiographical memory

A teenage girl with hyperthymesia demonstrates extraordinary vivid and organized autobiographical memories, along with the ability to mentally revisit past and future events, providing new insights into memory organization and emotional regulation. The case highlights her structured internal memory system and raises questions about memory control and emotional management, opening avenues for future research.

via PsyPost|

#autobiographical-memory #case-study #hyperthymesia

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Psychedelics Show Promise in Long-COVID Recovery: Case Study"

A case study in Clinical Case Reports details a 41-year-old woman's significant recovery from Long-COVID symptoms using psilocybin and MDMA, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for managing post-COVID conditions. Despite the promising results, the study emphasizes the need for more extensive research to confirm these findings.

via PsyPost|

#case-study #health #long-covid

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"German Man Receives 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects: Study"

A 62-year-old German man received 217 Covid-19 vaccinations over 29 months for personal reasons, with no reported adverse effects. A case study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases found that while some aspects of his immune response were stronger, overall, his responses were functionally similar to those who received fewer doses. The man's antibodies and T cells were elevated, but they seemed to function normally, and his hypervaccination did not negatively impact responses to an unrelated virus. The study cautioned against hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance adaptive immunity.

via WIRED|

#case-study #covid-19 #germany

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Man Receives 217 COVID Shots in 29 Months: A Bizarre Journey"

A 62-year-old German man received 217 COVID-19 vaccinations over 29 months for personal reasons, leading to concerns about hypervaccination. However, a case study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases found that he did not suffer ill effects and his immune responses were functionally similar to those who had far fewer doses. While his antibody levels were higher, they were not more potent, and his immune cells seemed to function normally. The study cautioned against hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance adaptive immunity.

via Ars Technica|

#case-study #covid-19 #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

The Dangers of Holding in a Sneeze: A Cautionary Tale

A case study published in the BMJ Case Reports journal describes the first known instance of a man tearing a small hole in his windpipe while attempting to suppress a sneeze. The man experienced severe neck pain and swelling after stifling his sneezes by pinching his nose and closing his mouth. Medical tests revealed a tear in his windpipe, which healed completely after a few weeks of recuperation. The researchers caution that the pressure inside the upper airways during a sneeze can increase significantly, and suppressing a sneeze can lead to serious injuries.

via Newser|

#case-study #health #sneezing

medical-education2 years ago•1 min saved

"Uncovering the Unexpected: The Enigma of a 40-Year-Old Man's Incidental Adrenal Mass"

This article provides instructions for medical professionals on how to access and navigate a case study involving a 40-year-old man with an incidental adrenal mass. The case includes a history section, quiz questions, and a discussion section, allowing users to test their knowledge and learn more about the topic.

via AuntMinnie|

#adrenal-mass #case-study #discussion

medical-research3 years ago•1 min saved

Revolutionary Therapies: CAR T-Cell and Stem Cell Treatments Show Promise in Autoimmune Diseases

CD19-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in treating refractory antisynthetase syndrome, as demonstrated in a case study. A 41-year-old male patient with progressive myositis and interstitial lung disease received CD19-targeting CAR T cells after failing to respond to available therapies. After 8 months, there were no signs of myositis on MRI, and the patient's overall condition improved. B-cell counts initially decreased but eventually recovered. This study suggests that CAR T-cell therapy could be a safe and effective treatment option for refractory antisynthetase syndrome.

via Medscape|

#antisynthetase-syndrome #autoimmune-conditions #car-t-cell-therapy