Brain Disease
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Wildfire smoke may increase risk of brain disease, research suggestsSeveral researchers have started looking into how fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can enter the body and travel to the brain.HealthAug 23, 2023
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Oversight committee rules out mysterious brain disease in New BrunswickAn expert committee has determined there is no evidence of a mysterious brain disease in New Brunswick and Public Health says its investigation is now complete.HealthFeb 24, 2022
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Committee struck to investigate the nearly 50 cases of a mysterious N.B. brain disease48 people have had symptoms of the mysterious brain disease, and six deaths are attributed to it.CanadaJun 3, 2021
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Researcher says all theories considered in neurological syndrome investigationA researcher looking into New Brunswick’s neurological syndrome of unknown origin says no theories are off the table.HealthMay 13, 2021
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Parkinson’s disease still on the rise — what this means for CanadiansNeurology expert Dr. Ray Dorsey joins 'The Morning Show' to talk about the fastest-growing neurological disease and how it's affecting Canadians.LifestyleApr 30, 2021
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Families upset with lack of information about mystery New Brunswick brain illnessThere have been six deaths and 44 suspected cases linked to the brain disease.HealthApr 25, 2021
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New Brunswick Green leader seeks answers from minister on mysterious brain diseaseDr. Jennifer Russell said last week that symptoms of the condition are similar to those of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare degenerative brain disorder.CanadaMar 23, 2021
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A Q&A with New Brunswick’s top doctor on the mysterious brain disease'We really wanted to raise awareness for the public and for health-care providers right now.'CanadaMar 19, 2021
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N.B. health officials tracking cluster of patients with unknown brain disease"We are collaborating with different national groups and experts; however, no clear cause has been identified at this time."CanadaMar 18, 2021
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N.B. health authority contacts over 700 patients after detecting rare degenerative brain diseaseThe health authority confirmed to Global News on Monday evening that two cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) were detected at the facility but are unrelated.HealthApr 8, 2019
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