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

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on: February 03,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on:February 03,2024

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

Updated on: March 19,2024

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

Updated on:March 19,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on: February 26,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on:February 26,2024

Novel algorithm improves intracranial EEG accuracy to enhance future patient care

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe ABCD Algorithm. (A) Example raw log-power spectra from 152 channels during a single recording session. (B) Example, mean log-power spectrum and second

Updated on: September 06,2024

Novel algorithm improves intracranial EEG accuracy to enhance future patient care

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolThe ABCD Algorithm. (A) Example raw log-power spectra from 152 channels during a single recording session. (B) Example, mean log-power spectrum and second

Updated on:September 06,2024

Sounding the alarm on a future Alzheimer's disease epidemic

by Carla Denly,University of California, Los AngelesWe're living longer. The number of U.S. adults 65 and older—roughly 40 million as of the 2010 census—is expected to nearly double to 71 mi

Updated on: February 27,2024

Sounding the alarm on a future Alzheimer's disease epidemic

by Carla Denly,University of California, Los AngelesWe're living longer. The number of U.S. adults 65 and older—roughly 40 million as of the 2010 census—is expected to nearly double to 71 mi

Updated on:February 27,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on:May 20,2024

Researchers define seizure burden, developmental outcomes for STXBP1-related disorders

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment st

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers define seizure burden, developmental outcomes for STXBP1-related disorders

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment st

Updated on:June 24,2024

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on: February 03,2024

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on:February 03,2024

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease: Study proves the protective function of the RIT2 gene

by Eurac ResearchIn vivo aSyn overexpression increases endogenous LRRK2 activity, which is prevented by Rit2 co-expression.aPLA analysis of AAV-GFP, AAV-A53T-aSyn and AAV-A53T-aSyn + AAV-R

Updated on: June 17,2024

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease: Study proves the protective function of the RIT2 gene

by Eurac ResearchIn vivo aSyn overexpression increases endogenous LRRK2 activity, which is prevented by Rit2 co-expression.aPLA analysis of AAV-GFP, AAV-A53T-aSyn and AAV-A53T-aSyn + AAV-R

Updated on:June 17,2024

Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit

byNational Eye InstituteGongchen Yu, Ph.D., Leor Katz, Ph.D., and Richard Krauzlis, Ph.D. Credit: Dustin Hays, National Eye InstituteScientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have un

Updated on: July 05,2024

Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit

byNational Eye InstituteGongchen Yu, Ph.D., Leor Katz, Ph.D., and Richard Krauzlis, Ph.D. Credit: Dustin Hays, National Eye InstituteScientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have un

Updated on:July 05,2024

Giving common muscle relaxant via nose shows potential to treat neurodegenerative diseases

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainDelivering the medication dantrolene through the nose

Updated on: July 01,2024

Giving common muscle relaxant via nose shows potential to treat neurodegenerative diseases

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainDelivering the medication dantrolene through the nose

Updated on:July 01,2024