Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clowns

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealWorkshop 3 in the sound design process of Resonance, where a therapeutic clown duo (Dr. Fifi and Dr. Tcheksa) interacted with the real-time sonifi

Updated on: November 28,2024

Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clowns

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealWorkshop 3 in the sound design process of Resonance, where a therapeutic clown duo (Dr. Fifi and Dr. Tcheksa) interacted with the real-time sonifi

Updated on:November 28,2024

Alzheimer's disease may cause vicious circle between brain network and immune cell dysfunctions

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesA new study by Gladstone scientists suggests that certain anti-epileptic or tau-reducing treatments could be promising for people in the early stages o

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's disease may cause vicious circle between brain network and immune cell dysfunctions

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesA new study by Gladstone scientists suggests that certain anti-epileptic or tau-reducing treatments could be promising for people in the early stages o

Updated on:April 10,2024

Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep

Updated on: April 01,2024

Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep

Updated on:April 01,2024

Research highlights misdiagnosis for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearch presented today (Tuesday 26 July) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2016 suggests that men with Alzheimer's may be more likely

Updated on: March 07,2024

Research highlights misdiagnosis for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearch presented today (Tuesday 26 July) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2016 suggests that men with Alzheimer's may be more likely

Updated on:March 07,2024

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on: May 09,2024

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on:May 09,2024

Long-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately seven per cent of persons with Alzheimer's disease use strong pain medicines, opioids, for non-cancer pain for a period longer than six months, a

Updated on: March 07,2024

Long-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately seven per cent of persons with Alzheimer's disease use strong pain medicines, opioids, for non-cancer pain for a period longer than six months, a

Updated on:March 07,2024

rTMS as a treatment for Veterans with cognitive impairment and multiple co-morbidities

by IOS PressSchematic of a typical rTMS setup. Credit: Dr. ChengCurrent treatments for Alzheimer's disease are of limited effectiveness and do not halt the progression of the disease and asso

Updated on: March 09,2024

rTMS as a treatment for Veterans with cognitive impairment and multiple co-morbidities

by IOS PressSchematic of a typical rTMS setup. Credit: Dr. ChengCurrent treatments for Alzheimer's disease are of limited effectiveness and do not halt the progression of the disease and asso

Updated on:March 09,2024

Alzheimer's disease: How amyloid aggregates alter neuronal function

by CNRSRat hippocampal neurons in primary culture, showing a fluorescent soluble protein (left) and trajectories corresponding to the movement of the glutamate receptors on its surface, measured

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's disease: How amyloid aggregates alter neuronal function

by CNRSRat hippocampal neurons in primary culture, showing a fluorescent soluble protein (left) and trajectories corresponding to the movement of the glutamate receptors on its surface, measured

Updated on:April 08,2024

Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.032A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in syn

Updated on: August 08,2024

Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.032A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in syn

Updated on:August 08,2024

Landmark editorial identifies microbes as major cause of Alzheimer's disease

by Joe Paxton,University of ManchesterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A worldwide team of senior scientists and clinicians have com

Updated on: February 28,2024

Landmark editorial identifies microbes as major cause of Alzheimer's disease

by Joe Paxton,University of ManchesterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A worldwide team of senior scientists and clinicians have com

Updated on:February 28,2024

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially

Updated on: February 28,2024

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially

Updated on:February 28,2024

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Updated on: December 17,2024

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Updated on:December 17,2024