AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMethods overview. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01325-zNew AI software can read the brain scans of patients who ha

Updated on: December 17,2024

AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMethods overview. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01325-zNew AI software can read the brain scans of patients who ha

Updated on:December 17,2024

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on: March 02,2024

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on:March 02,2024

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on: June 01,2024

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on:June 01,2024

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in

Updated on: February 05,2024

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in

Updated on:February 05,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's becoming more common, but less severe

by Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityAlzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly six million Americans. Aside from the incredible toll it takes on patients a

Updated on: April 18,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's becoming more common, but less severe

by Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityAlzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly six million Americans. Aside from the incredible toll it takes on patients a

Updated on:April 18,2024

Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia

by University of SouthamptonTiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonResearchers from the University of Southampton are to

Updated on: May 18,2024

Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia

by University of SouthamptonTiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonResearchers from the University of Southampton are to

Updated on:May 18,2024

How the nervous system distinguishes between different types of social touch

byLinköping UniversityThe researchers at Linköping University study how the nervous system processes the social signals in touch, such as calming touch. Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping UniversityT

Updated on: December 16,2024

How the nervous system distinguishes between different types of social touch

byLinköping UniversityThe researchers at Linköping University study how the nervous system processes the social signals in touch, such as calming touch. Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping UniversityT

Updated on:December 16,2024

Largest-ever genetic study of epilepsy finds possible therapeutic targets

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardEpilepsy genetic architecture from large-scale genetic association studies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024

Updated on: October 09,2024

Largest-ever genetic study of epilepsy finds possible therapeutic targets

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardEpilepsy genetic architecture from large-scale genetic association studies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024

Updated on:October 09,2024

Cognitive aging: Work helps our brain

by International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)Credit: Public DomainA recent study shows that work plays an active role in keeping our brains healthy. "We have demonstrated the role of w

Updated on: March 19,2024

Cognitive aging: Work helps our brain

by International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)Credit: Public DomainA recent study shows that work plays an active role in keeping our brains healthy. "We have demonstrated the role of w

Updated on:March 19,2024

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on: May 13,2024

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on:May 13,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related dementias reduces social activity

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnos

Updated on: April 20,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related dementias reduces social activity

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnos

Updated on:April 20,2024

Molecular pathology of suicide: A postmortem study

byUniversity of AmsterdamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhat changes in the brains of people who commit or think about committing suicide? Ph.D. candidate Lin Zhang investigated at a molecular

Updated on: January 12,2024

Molecular pathology of suicide: A postmortem study

byUniversity of AmsterdamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhat changes in the brains of people who commit or think about committing suicide? Ph.D. candidate Lin Zhang investigated at a molecular

Updated on:January 12,2024