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.
Bluesky: @thestar.com, @theglobeandmail.com
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.
permalink / 5 stories from sources in 20 hours ago #provincial #newbrunswick #health #atlanticcanada
More Top Stories...
Debate over Alberta separation heats up as poll and legal experts speak out
With more than half of Canadians now taking Alberta separation seriously, legal experts caution that such a move could thrust the country into uncharted territory. The exchange of opinions underscores mounting regional discontent and injects a measured dose of irony into Canada’s perennial unity debate. More...
Judicial recount ordered in Terrebonne riding
A judicial recount has been mandated in Quebec's Terrebonne riding after the final vote count showed an exceptionally narrow margin—just 44 votes—between the top candidates. Officials are meticulously reexamining ballots to ensure every vote is accurately counted amid heightened electoral tensions. More...
TDSB Demands Change in Provincial Funding Amid Deficit Crisis
Amid mounting fiscal pressures and a looming $58 million deficit, the Toronto District School Board is urgently urging the province to scrap its outdated funding formula. The board warns that without a meaningful change, a takeover might be inevitable—an outcome that makes Ottawa’s budget acrobatics look all too routine. More...
Ontario mayors push back on cash incentives for recruiting doctors
Several Ontario mayors, including Sault Ste. Marie’s, are decrying financial incentives used to lure doctors to local communities. They argue that these monetary enticements are undermining fiscal fairness and local integrity, calling for the federal government to put an outright ban on such practices across the nation. More...
Newfoundland Wildfire Forces Emergency Evacuations and Community Action
A fast-moving forest fire in Newfoundland has forced local officials to declare a state of emergency while ordering mandatory evacuations as homes fall prey to the flames. Emergency crews are battling the blaze under high pressure—proving that sometimes even nature insists on a dramatic exit strategy. More...
Related Tags
Provincial
Quebec government faces backlash over doctors’ remuneration reform (0 hours ago)
Ontario eases planning rules to accelerate home construction (0 hours ago)
Debate over Alberta separation heats up as poll and legal experts speak out (1 hour ago)
New Brunswick
Fired NB Professor Files Lawsuit Over Wrongful Dismissal (2 days ago)
New Brunswick Premier Urges Carney for Trade Alternatives (6 days ago)
Health
Quebec government faces backlash over doctors’ remuneration reform (0 hours ago)
Canadian Blood Services launches ambitious one million donors drive (0 hours ago)
Ontario mayors push back on cash incentives for recruiting doctors (1 hour ago)
Atlantic Canada
Newfoundland Wildfire Forces Emergency Evacuations and Community Action (9 hours ago)
Nova Scotia Eel Fisher Demands Action on Illegal Harvesting (20 hours ago)
Intensive Search Underway for Two Missing Nova Scotia Children (21 hours ago)