Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as s

Updated on: January 12,2024

Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as s

Updated on:January 12,2024

New stroke risk down with clopidogrel-aspirin initiated within 72 hours

by Elana GotkineCombined clopidogrel-aspirin therapy initiated within 72 hours after stroke onset leads to lower risk for new stroke at 90 days among patients with mild ischemic stroke or high-risk tr

Updated on: March 15,2024

New stroke risk down with clopidogrel-aspirin initiated within 72 hours

by Elana GotkineCombined clopidogrel-aspirin therapy initiated within 72 hours after stroke onset leads to lower risk for new stroke at 90 days among patients with mild ischemic stroke or high-risk tr

Updated on:March 15,2024

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on: May 09,2024

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on:May 09,2024

Study suggests EBV-specific T cells play key role in development of multiple sclerosis

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multipl

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study suggests EBV-specific T cells play key role in development of multiple sclerosis

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multipl

Updated on:January 09,2024

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on: April 28,2024

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on:April 28,2024

Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

by University of BristolTreating diseased brain cells with calcium channel blockers. Credit: University of BristolAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes

Updated on: June 04,2024

Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

by University of BristolTreating diseased brain cells with calcium channel blockers. Credit: University of BristolAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes

Updated on:June 04,2024

Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonTemporal interference (TI) is non-invasive and delivers electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on the participant's head. Credit: Imperial

Updated on: January 12,2024

Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonTemporal interference (TI) is non-invasive and delivers electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on the participant's head. Credit: Imperial

Updated on:January 12,2024

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on:April 16,2024

New study reveals breakthrough in understanding brain stimulation therapies

by University of MinnesotaResearchers using non-invasive neuromodulation, a technique that has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of depression, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson&#

Updated on: March 19,2024

New study reveals breakthrough in understanding brain stimulation therapies

by University of MinnesotaResearchers using non-invasive neuromodulation, a technique that has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of depression, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson&#

Updated on:March 19,2024

Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field i

Updated on: May 22,2024

Third Alzheimer's drug represents 'opening chapter in new era'

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field i

Updated on:May 22,2024

It's not just Alzheimer's disease: Research highlights form of dementia

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe long-running study on aging and brain health at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Center

Updated on: May 05,2024

It's not just Alzheimer's disease: Research highlights form of dementia

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe long-running study on aging and brain health at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Center

Updated on:May 05,2024

Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:June 14,2024