Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole safely slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, finds clinical trial

by Cell PressPhoto of iPSCs-derived Motor neurons derived from an ALS patient. Credit: Morimoto et al/Cell Stem CellAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is

Updated on: June 25,2024

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole safely slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, finds clinical trial

by Cell PressPhoto of iPSCs-derived Motor neurons derived from an ALS patient. Credit: Morimoto et al/Cell Stem CellAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is

Updated on:June 25,2024

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cholinesterase inhibitors found to help Alzheimer's patients preserve kidney function

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:Kidney International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2022.09.022Researchers from the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Societ

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on: December 26,2023

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on:December 26,2023

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on: February 24,2024

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on:February 24,2024

Why these six plant-based foods have brain-boosting benefits

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illnes

Updated on: December 31,2024

Why these six plant-based foods have brain-boosting benefits

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illnes

Updated on:December 31,2024

New study sheds light on progressive supranuclear palsy

byKarolinska InstitutetHead-to-head comparison of representative3H-UCB-J autoradiograms on small frozenpost mortembrain sections from CN and PSP cases. Credit:Alzheimer&#

Updated on: January 18,2025

New study sheds light on progressive supranuclear palsy

byKarolinska InstitutetHead-to-head comparison of representative3H-UCB-J autoradiograms on small frozenpost mortembrain sections from CN and PSP cases. Credit:Alzheimer&#

Updated on:January 18,2025

HIV drugs might help prevent multiple sclerosis, large new study suggests

by Kyla McKay and Elaine Kingwell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the last decade,several case studieshave reported that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) wh

Updated on: December 26,2023

HIV drugs might help prevent multiple sclerosis, large new study suggests

by Kyla McKay and Elaine Kingwell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the last decade,several case studieshave reported that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) wh

Updated on:December 26,2023

Study ties stroke-related brain blood vessel abnormality to gut bacteria

by National Institutes of HealthAn NIH funded study found a link between the appearance of abnormal, stroke-inducing blood vessel bundles, called cavernous angiomas, and the composition of a pers

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study ties stroke-related brain blood vessel abnormality to gut bacteria

by National Institutes of HealthAn NIH funded study found a link between the appearance of abnormal, stroke-inducing blood vessel bundles, called cavernous angiomas, and the composition of a pers

Updated on:April 11,2024

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Updated on: December 30,2023

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Updated on:December 30,2023

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on: December 26,2023

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on:December 26,2023

Irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients caused by brain inflammation, study says

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommon neuropsychiatric symptoms that doctors see in Alzheimer's disease patients originate from brain inflammation rather than amy

Updated on: February 24,2024

Irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients caused by brain inflammation, study says

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommon neuropsychiatric symptoms that doctors see in Alzheimer's disease patients originate from brain inflammation rather than amy

Updated on:February 24,2024

New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe relationship between vestibular loss and the risk of dementia. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42598-wExisting research shows

Updated on: February 24,2024

New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe relationship between vestibular loss and the risk of dementia. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42598-wExisting research shows

Updated on:February 24,2024