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The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a
Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra
Dementia care in Australia 'fragmented, challenging to navigate and hard to access'

Dementia care in Australia 'fragmented, challenging to navigate and hard to access'

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAustralia "does not currently meet the human rights of people with dementia to timely and accessible health services of appropriate q

Dementia care in Australia 'fragmented, challenging to navigate and hard to access'

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAustralia "does not currently meet the human rights of people with dementia to timely and accessible health services of appropriate q
Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate
Researchers develop shortcut to generate brain stem cells for age-related disease research

Researchers develop shortcut to generate brain stem cells for age-related disease research

by The University of Hong KongCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad597A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the Unive

Researchers develop shortcut to generate brain stem cells for age-related disease research

by The University of Hong KongCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad597A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the Unive
Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto
Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t
Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt
Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiUC's neurocritical care team monitors metrics like blood flow, pressure, oxygen and glucose levels in the brain in real time and monitors trends and s

Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiUC's neurocritical care team monitors metrics like blood flow, pressure, oxygen and glucose levels in the brain in real time and monitors trends and s
Stimulating the hypothalamus can restore walking in paralyzed patients, study shows

Stimulating the hypothalamus can restore walking in paralyzed patients, study shows

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneDBSLHmediates immediate improvements in walking in humans with SCI. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03306-xResea

Stimulating the hypothalamus can restore walking in paralyzed patients, study shows

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneDBSLHmediates immediate improvements in walking in humans with SCI. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03306-xResea
Emerging from a coma: Response to language can help assess states of consciousness

Emerging from a coma: Response to language can help assess states of consciousness

by Charlène Aubinet, Olivia Gosseries,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA man—for the sake of this exercise, let's call him "Paul"—has a heart attack and his brain is starv

Emerging from a coma: Response to language can help assess states of consciousness

by Charlène Aubinet, Olivia Gosseries,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA man—for the sake of this exercise, let's call him "Paul"—has a heart attack and his brain is starv
New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge