Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityAge-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) over time (1996–2019) for females, males, and both. The gray shading depicts the 95% confidence intervals for the annual

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityAge-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) over time (1996–2019) for females, males, and both. The gray shading depicts the 95% confidence intervals for the annual

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on: March 13,2024 7

Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on:March 13,2024 7

Using light to treat Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Deposits of Beta-Amyloid in Fruit Flies Stopped by Using Porphyrin and Blue LED Lights. Credit: KAISTA Korean research team jointl

Updated on: February 27,2024 13

Using light to treat Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Deposits of Beta-Amyloid in Fruit Flies Stopped by Using Porphyrin and Blue LED Lights. Credit: KAISTA Korean research team jointl

Updated on:February 27,2024 13

Machine learning gives nuanced view of Alzheimer's stages

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityFeed-forward, fully-connected neural network architecture. Nonlinear models have rectified linear units (ReLU) between layers. Final layer implements a soft-max.

Updated on: June 14,2024 3

Machine learning gives nuanced view of Alzheimer's stages

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityFeed-forward, fully-connected neural network architecture. Nonlinear models have rectified linear units (ReLU) between layers. Final layer implements a soft-max.

Updated on:June 14,2024 3

Study reveals direct gut-brain communication via vagus nerve

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Study reveals direct gut-brain communication via vagus nerve

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Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation

by Heather Harris,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-

Updated on: February 21,2024 20

Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation

by Heather Harris,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-

Updated on:February 21,2024 20

More than half of persons with Alzheimer's disease aged 90 years or more use psychotropic drugs

by University of Eastern FinlandPsychotropic drug use is rather common among persons aged 90 years or more diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, compared with those who were diagnosed at younge

Updated on: March 07,2024 14

More than half of persons with Alzheimer's disease aged 90 years or more use psychotropic drugs

by University of Eastern FinlandPsychotropic drug use is rather common among persons aged 90 years or more diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, compared with those who were diagnosed at younge

Updated on:March 07,2024 14

Canada's new dementia strategy needs commitment to be successful

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainCanada's new national dementia strategy can be successful with sustained political will, adequate funding, measurable targets a

Updated on: June 20,2024 4

Canada's new dementia strategy needs commitment to be successful

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainCanada's new national dementia strategy can be successful with sustained political will, adequate funding, measurable targets a

Updated on:June 20,2024 4

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on: March 07,2024 15

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on:March 07,2024 15

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on: February 05,2024 11

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on:February 05,2024 11

Constant tinnitus is linked to altered brain activity

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical absract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI155094There has to date been no reliable objective method of diagnosing tinnitus. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet now sho

Updated on: February 05,2024 6

Constant tinnitus is linked to altered brain activity

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical absract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI155094There has to date been no reliable objective method of diagnosing tinnitus. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet now sho

Updated on:February 05,2024 6