Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on: January 04,2024

Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on:January 04,2024

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me

Updated on: July 20,2024

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me

Updated on:July 20,2024

'Jumping' genes yield new clues to origins of neurodegenerative disease

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.011Massive, repetitive stretches of DNA in the human genome may harbor hints ab

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Jumping' genes yield new clues to origins of neurodegenerative disease

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.011Massive, repetitive stretches of DNA in the human genome may harbor hints ab

Updated on:January 21,2024

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on: November 01,2023

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on:November 01,2023

Stem cell therapy to slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS)

In the pursuit of a remedy for Alzheimer’s disease, a frontier in medical science is illuminating a glimmer of hope. Stem cell therapies have already demonstrated their prowess in treating diverse can

Updated on: October 31,2023

Stem cell therapy to slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS)

In the pursuit of a remedy for Alzheimer’s disease, a frontier in medical science is illuminating a glimmer of hope. Stem cell therapies have already demonstrated their prowess in treating diverse can

Updated on:October 31,2023

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on:March 23,2024

Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

Updated on: February 24,2024

Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

Updated on:February 24,2024

Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Key factsNerve pain (neuralgia) is a particular type of pain that often feels like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation.It is caused by damage or injury either to the nerves that send messages to

Updated on: December 21,2023

Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Key factsNerve pain (neuralgia) is a particular type of pain that often feels like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation.It is caused by damage or injury either to the nerves that send messages to

Updated on:December 21,2023

Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, new analysis finds

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and meningitis ha

Updated on: March 19,2024

Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, new analysis finds

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and meningitis ha

Updated on:March 19,2024

New model leverages stem cells to provide window into Alzheimer's disease development

byVan Andel Research InstituteCharacterization of the iPSC-derived human grafts (HG) in the mouse brain a Schematic representation of the experimental workflow. b and c Immunostaining for human

Updated on: October 23,2023

New model leverages stem cells to provide window into Alzheimer's disease development

byVan Andel Research InstituteCharacterization of the iPSC-derived human grafts (HG) in the mouse brain a Schematic representation of the experimental workflow. b and c Immunostaining for human

Updated on:October 23,2023

Timing is everything: How circadian rhythms influence our brains

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonBMAL1 localizes to hippocampal synapses. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj1010Why are we mentally sharper at cert

Updated on: December 30,2023

Timing is everything: How circadian rhythms influence our brains

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonBMAL1 localizes to hippocampal synapses. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj1010Why are we mentally sharper at cert

Updated on:December 30,2023

Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonst

Updated on: March 20,2024

Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonst

Updated on:March 20,2024