There is no evidence that the apparent cluster of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick is caused by environmental contaminants, according to the results of an investigation by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Our findings do not suggest widespread exposure to herbicides or metals that would be a contributing factor to these illnesses,” […]
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Report on mystery brain disease delayed while feds check the data
A report on cases of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick has been delayed until the end of the year, after the provincial government asked the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to review the data. The report, which is examining potential environmental toxins that may be contributing to the cluster of illnesses, was originally […]
Study finds no evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick
There is no evidence to support the existence of neurological syndrome of unknown cause in New Brunswick, according to a new independent scientific study. The existence of a potential “mystery brain disease” in the province was first suggested in 2019 when a neurologist in Moncton identified several patients with unexplained neurodegenerative symptoms. Since then more […]