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Musiala fainted again during a Bayern match and revealed a diagnosis of brief, temporary absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction; doctors say the condition is treatable with no further health risk, and he plans to continue playing under medical supervision.
Jamal Musiala disclosed in an Instagram post that he has been diagnosed with temporary, easily treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction after fainting in two Bayern Munich pre-season friendlies (vs Leipzig and Heidenheim). He stresses there is no further health risk, is receiving medical treatment, and is focusing on recovery, with Bayern yet to confirm his participation for the German Super Cup season opener against Dortmund.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that a parasite known as rat lungworm, typically found on rats and slugs, is becoming more widespread in the southeastern U.S., raising concerns about an increased risk to humans. The parasite can infect humans and animals through various pathways in the food chain, potentially leading to severe neurological dysfunction or even death. While the worm cannot complete its life cycle in humans, there is currently no specific test or treatment for these infections. The study suggests that the species is invading new territories, having originally been native to parts of Asia.
A study conducted in Atlanta suggests that the rat lungworm, a parasite that typically infects rats and slugs but can also invade human brains, has firmly established itself in the Southeast US and is likely to continue spreading. The study found evidence of rat lungworm infection in seven out of 33 collected rats, indicating sustained transmission. The parasite's complex life cycle involves rats, slugs, and snails, with humans becoming accidental hosts through the consumption of undercooked snails or infected slugs. In humans, the parasite can cause severe neurological dysfunction, ranging from mild symptoms to paralysis, coma, and even death.
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a link between the use of benzodiazepines, a widely prescribed class of drugs, and long-term neurological complications. The study introduces the term "benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction" (BIND) to describe the condition, which includes symptoms such as memory loss, anxiety, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts. The findings call for a change in prescription practices and further research into the condition and treatment options. The survey, which included over 1,200 benzodiazepine users, found that these symptoms persisted for months or even years after discontinuation, leading to negative impacts on various aspects of life, including relationships and employment.