Dr. David Zagzag, MD, PhD

05/31/2023

In a recent study researchers attempt to investigate whether functional connectivity between glioblastoma and the brain affected cognition-regulating neural circuits and the survival of patients with high-grade glioblastomas. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06036-1

High-grade gliomas functionally remodel neural circuits in the human brain, promoting tumour progression and impairing cognition.

05/23/2023

Professors from the University of Toronto Robotics Institute and Canadian research hospital SickKids have potentially developed a new nano-surgical treatment for patients with glioblastoma. https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/robotic-nano-surgery-shown-effective-at-treating-aggressive-brain-cancer-in-mice/

U of T Robotics and SickKids researchers are using nanorobotic swarm surgery to treat glioblastoma in multiple in vivo mouse trials

05/17/2023

Results were positive for the first in-human clinical trial using a skull-implantable ultrasound device to open the blood-brain barrier and repeatedly permeate large, critical regions of the human brain to deliver chemotherapy. https://www.livescience.com/health/brain-cancer/new-ultrasound-device-helps-powerful-chemo-reach-deadly-brain-cancers-human-trial-shows

An implanted ultrasound-emitting device helped chemotherapy drugs safely pass into the brains of cancer patients.

05/11/2023

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a novel hydrogel that has successfully cured 100% of mice with aggressive brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma. https://hub.jhu.edu/2023/04/24/mouse-brain-tumors-glioblastoma/

The gel can reach areas that surgery might miss and current drugs struggle to reach to kill lingering cancer cells and suppress tumor growth

04/25/2023

A whopping 6 out of 10 teen crashes involved a distracted driver! Be sure to teach your young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving for Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

04/19/2023

The findings of a recent study revealed that suffering from frequent colds and flu may impact brain aging, accelerate cognitive decline, and could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. https://neurosciencenews.com/colds-dementia-22949/

Suffering from frequent colds and flu may impact brain aging, accelerate cognitive decline, and could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In mice, intermittent experiences of moderate inflammation, such as that caused by the flu or common cold, caused impaired cognition and disrupte...

04/13/2023

April is Stress Awareness Month, and while some level of stress in your life is normal and even healthy, it's important to recognize the signs of too much stress. Here's a helpful guide, with some tips on how you can manage the stress levels in your life: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/symptoms-of-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=social-sharebar-referred-desktop -options

Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances. Here are common signs of too much stress.

04/10/2023

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and knowing the minor signs of a stroke could save you or your loved one's life! https://drdavidzagzag.org/2023/02/16/minor-warning-signs-of-stroke-that-can-save-your-life/

We might think of a stroke as something that only affects elderly people, but a stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and often

03/28/2023

Scientists are deciphering how the brain choreographs immune responses, hoping to find treatments for a range of diseases. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/your-brain-could-be-controlling-how-sick-you-get-and-how-you-recover/

Scientists are deciphering how the brain choreographs immune responses, hoping to find treatments for a range of diseases

03/24/2023

Long careers in American football are linked to less white matter in the brain and associated with problems with impulsive behavior and thinking according to a new study https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-age-exposure-tackle-football-years.html

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is not the only problem football players should be aware of. Long careers in American football are linked to less white matter in the brain and associated with problems with impulsive behavior and thinking according to a new study from the Boston University CTE...

03/15/2023

You may not even be aware of how much of the food you eat is processed, but it's something we should all make a conscious effort to limit: https://neurosciencenews.com/ultra-processed-foods-cognitive-decline-22445/

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

03/07/2023

More than five million people living with brain injuries in the U.S. today. Here are some interesting facts for Brain Injury Awareness Month: https://macconcussion.com/5-fast-facts-in-honor-of-brain-injury-awareness-month/