A new study study finds that brain swelling (ARIA-E) from Alzheimer's drugs identifies the regions where amyloid plaques are being cleared most effectively.
A new study warns that cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) – which causes severe brain swelling – are increasing. The paper, authored by 61 researchers from institutions across the country ...
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by swelling or inflammation in the brain. It’s often treatable if diagnosed quickly. Posterior reversible ...
Cerebral edema, the dangerous brain swelling that occurs after traumatic brain injury (TBI), can increase risk of death tenfold and significantly worsen prospects for recovery in brain function. In ...
There are several different edema types, each affecting various parts of the body and linked to distinct causes. Peripheral edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and ankles, though it can also ...
K.C. Brennan, M.D., Punam Sawant-Pokam, Ph.D. Following a brain-injuring bump or blow to the head, brain cells and blood vessels typically swell. This can lead to a potentially life-threatening ...
Patients with glioblastoma - the deadliest type of primary brain tumor - may potentially benefit from immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors that stimulate an immune response ...