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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theglobeandmail.com / No evidence to support neurological syndrome of unknown cause in New Brunswick, study finds

Study comes as a separate scientific review is under way on the issue in the province

globalnews.ca / Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick’s ‘mystery brain disease’

The study reviewed the cases of 25 patients and found their symptoms could be traced back to several known neurodegenerative and non-neurodegenerative conditions.

thestar.com / Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease

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.

nationalpost.com / That mystery brain disease plaguing people in New Brunswick? A new study finds it’s not real

Instead, well-known conditions were identified in all 25 cases examined, including common diseases, brain injury and metastatic cancer

thestar.com / No evidence a mystery brain disease exists in New Brunswick, study suggests — why some feel 'profound disagreement'

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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