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Long-term corticosteroid use caused Cushing’s in 5 patients: Report

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| Cushing's Disease News Verified
Long-term use of corticosteroids may cause iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome, a side effect of the medication that can lead to noticeable changes such as a rounded, “moon-shaped” face, according to a case report from India. In the report describing five patients, all but one recovered fully without complications after their daily corticosteroid dose was gradually reduced. The remaining patient died after their medication was stopped abruptly.
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Mild brain stimulation therapy helps MS patients’ walking, balance

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By Margarida Maia Verified
| Multiple Sclerosis News Today Verified
A noninvasive brain stimulation technique may help adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk farther and improve their balance, a review study found. The therapy, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), was especially effective when used at higher intensities for 20 minutes. Evidence of its benefits for fine hand movements — another measure the researchers sought to evaluate — was inconclusive, however.
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Study ties gut bacteria to dopamine, Parkinson’s motor control

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| Parkinson's News Today Verified
Gut bacteria that produce vitamin B6 may help nerve cells in the brain produce dopamine, a chemical involved in motor control that is missing in Parkinson’s disease, according to an animal study. The research in worms and mice adds to a growing understanding of how the gut-brain axis is involved in the disease’s development and progression.
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