Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on: May 22,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on:May 22,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Updated on: March 30,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Updated on:March 30,2024

Finding the sweet spot in brain development: Study discovers receptor protein regulates timing of temporary connections

by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of the somatosensory cortex in a young mouse brain. A key receptor protein named mGluR1 (green) is necessary to prime sensory circui

Updated on: July 08,2024

Finding the sweet spot in brain development: Study discovers receptor protein regulates timing of temporary connections

by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of the somatosensory cortex in a young mouse brain. A key receptor protein named mGluR1 (green) is necessary to prime sensory circui

Updated on:July 08,2024

AI helping bring vital stroke care 'virtually to the patient's bedside'

JANUARY 19, 2024by Audrey Kirby,University of KentuckyJustin Fraser, M.D., and Muhammed Fawad Ishfaq, M.D., are able to quickly review patient scans through their phones. Credit: Lily Wilder/Uni

Updated on: March 13,2024

AI helping bring vital stroke care 'virtually to the patient's bedside'

JANUARY 19, 2024by Audrey Kirby,University of KentuckyJustin Fraser, M.D., and Muhammed Fawad Ishfaq, M.D., are able to quickly review patient scans through their phones. Credit: Lily Wilder/Uni

Updated on:March 13,2024

Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenNon-functioning parts of the cell like damaged peroxisomes (pictured in yellow) are not recycled properly. On the right is an image from the Kim-Bandsma lab showi

Updated on: April 18,2024

Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenNon-functioning parts of the cell like damaged peroxisomes (pictured in yellow) are not recycled properly. On the right is an image from the Kim-Bandsma lab showi

Updated on:April 18,2024

Specific brain responses to traumatic stress linked to PTSD risk

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that in the initial days and weeks after experiencing trauma, i

Updated on: February 21,2024

Specific brain responses to traumatic stress linked to PTSD risk

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that in the initial days and weeks after experiencing trauma, i

Updated on:February 21,2024

How our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain

by Sebastian Furness,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and

Updated on: July 05,2024

How our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain

by Sebastian Furness,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and

Updated on:July 05,2024

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on: June 11,2024

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on:June 11,2024

New research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain

byUniversity of CalgaryCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.001University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain

byUniversity of CalgaryCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.001University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is

Updated on:March 28,2024

Clinical trial finds herbal medicine Sailuotong effective for brain health in older people

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWestern Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute has led a world-first clinical trial in Australia that offers new hope

Updated on: March 02,2024

Clinical trial finds herbal medicine Sailuotong effective for brain health in older people

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWestern Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute has led a world-first clinical trial in Australia that offers new hope

Updated on:March 02,2024

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on: June 05,2024

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on:June 05,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on:March 13,2024