Xenon for Alzheimer's, TBI, Covid19?

Send us a text In this fascinating episode of Heliox, we explore a groundbreaking discovery that sounds almost too sci-fi to be true: using xenon gas to fight Alzheimer's disease. Our hosts unpack recent research from Science Translational Medicine that reveals how this noble gas, commonly known for its use in bright signs and anesthesia, might hold the key to protecting our aging brains. Through engaging dialogue, we break down the complex science of how xenon influences brain immune cells called microglia, orchestrating a remarkable chain reaction that could help combat this devastating disease. The episode features insights from leading experts, including Jessica Rexach from UCLA and Jonathan Kipnis from Washington University, who help contextualize these exciting findings. We also discuss the ongoing clinical trials at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where researchers are taking the first steps toward translating these promising mouse studies to human treatments. Whether you're a science enthusiast, healthcare professional, or someone affected by Alzheimer's, this episode offers hope and illuminates the unexpected ways scientific curiosity can lead to potential breakthroughs in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Inhaled xenon modulates microglia and ameliorates disease in mouse models of amyloidosis and tauopathy Relationship between Lung and Brain Injury in COVID-19 Patients: A Hyperpolarized 129Xe-MRI-based 8-Month Follow-Up ALZForum This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy Independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas. Thanks for listening today! Four recurring narratives underlie every episode: boundary dissolution, adaptive complexity, embodied knowledge, and quantum-like uncertainty. These aren’t just philosophical musings but frameworks for understanding our modern world. We hope you continue exploring our other podcasts, responding to the content, and checking out our related articles on the Heliox Podcast on Substack. Support the show About SCZoomers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632045180447285 https://x.com/SCZoomers https://mstdn.ca/@SCZoomers https://bsky.app/profile/safety.bsky.app Spoken word, short and sweet, with rhythm and a catchy beat. http://tinyurl.com/stonefolksongs Curated, independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, evidenced-based, clinical & community information regarding COVID-19. Since 2017, it has focused on Covid since Feb 2020, with Multiple Stores per day, hence a large searchable base of stories to date. More than 4000 stories on COVID-19 alone. Hundreds of stories on Climate Change. Zoomers of the Sunshine Coast is a news organization with the advantages of deeply rooted connections within our local community, combined with a provincial, national and global following and exposure. In written form, audio, and video, we provide evidence-based and referenced stories interspersed with curated commentary, satire and humour. We reference where our stories come from and who wrote, published, and even inspired them. Using a social media platform means we have a much higher degree of interaction with our readers than conventional media and provides a significant amplification effect, positively. We expect the same courtesy of other media referencing our stories.