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Neurosciences Center News and Events

We keep scientists, physicians and other medical and research professionals—as well as patients and other members of the Neurosciences Center community—up to date on all of the neuroscience news and events going on at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and beyond. Below is a list of upcoming events and other items, as well as recent publications and news items.

Press Releases

May 9, 2016
Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection for Insights into Multiple Sclerosis
BWH researchers find evidence that diet and gut microbes can remotely influence brain inflammation.

February 8, 2016
Predicting Who Will Develop Multiple Sclerosis
This new project investigates the events leading to multiple sclerosis in at-risk individuals.

September 28, 2015
Connecting Alzheimer’s Disease and the Immune System
The study adds to the emerging theme about the immune system’s involvement in Alzheimer’s Disease.

September 10, 2015
Melatonin and Multiple Sclerosis: Why MS Symptoms May Improve as the Days Get Shorter
New research from BWH offers an answer to the MS “seasonal paradox.”

June 30, 2015
Hospital-wide Program for Delirium, Alcohol Withdrawal and Suicide/Harm Impacts Readmission Rates
BWH clinicians describe the implementation and effectiveness of a hospital-wide clinical improvement initiative for acute care patients at risk for delirium, alcohol withdrawal and suicide harm, and demonstrate its effectiveness.

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