Studies Debunk Mystery Brain Disease Claims in New Brunswick
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:21 am
Recent research in New Brunswick has debunked the alleged “mystery brain disease,” revealing that the symptoms reported are attributable to well-known neurological and non-neurological conditions. This series of studies has effectively quashed fears as experts point to misdiagnosis rather than the emergence of a new disorder.
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Study comes as a separate scientific review is under way on the issue in the province
The study reviewed the cases of 25 patients and found their symptoms could be traced back to several known neurodegenerative and non-neurodegenerative conditions.
FREDERICTON - There is no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says a new study that suggests the media may have played a role in feeding patients' fears.
Instead, well-known conditions were identified in all 25 cases examined, including common diseases, brain injury and metastatic cancer
The new study published Wednesday suggests a suspected mysterious brain disease in New Brunswick is a collection of misdiagnosed, known ailments.
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