When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else

by Emily Halnon,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhat looks and feels like a stroke sometimes isn't. Instead, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, vision changes,

Updated on: April 09,2024

When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else

by Emily Halnon,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhat looks and feels like a stroke sometimes isn't. Instead, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, vision changes,

Updated on:April 09,2024

Understanding the impact of transferring patients with dementia between hospitals

by Regenstrief InstituteFlow chart describing patient inclusion. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring(2023). DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12469It

Updated on: February 24,2024

Understanding the impact of transferring patients with dementia between hospitals

by Regenstrief InstituteFlow chart describing patient inclusion. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring(2023). DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12469It

Updated on:February 24,2024

Researchers aim to streamline brain surgery with a new soft robotic system

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAir pressure within the two channels of the robotic catheter tip determines whether it deflects left or right. Credit: Noah Barnes, PhD St

Updated on: January 05,2024

Researchers aim to streamline brain surgery with a new soft robotic system

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAir pressure within the two channels of the robotic catheter tip determines whether it deflects left or right. Credit: Noah Barnes, PhD St

Updated on:January 05,2024

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Updated on: July 19,2024

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Updated on:July 19,2024

Updated guidelines on cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brai

Updated on: February 05,2024

Updated guidelines on cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brai

Updated on:February 05,2024

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on: December 28,2023

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on:December 28,2023

Scientists uncover secrets of brain development: Extensive neural migration continues after birth

byUniversity of PittsburghLarge chains of migrating cells forming braided streams break down into a shower of young migrating neurons that continue to integrate into the entorhinal cortex and ne

Updated on: December 28,2023

Scientists uncover secrets of brain development: Extensive neural migration continues after birth

byUniversity of PittsburghLarge chains of migrating cells forming braided streams break down into a shower of young migrating neurons that continue to integrate into the entorhinal cortex and ne

Updated on:December 28,2023

How sound and vibration converge in the brain to enhance sensory experience

byHarvard Medical SchoolNew research reveals that an area in the brain known as the inferior colliculus plays a critical role in processing both sound and touch in the form of mechanical vibrati

Updated on: January 21,2025

How sound and vibration converge in the brain to enhance sensory experience

byHarvard Medical SchoolNew research reveals that an area in the brain known as the inferior colliculus plays a critical role in processing both sound and touch in the form of mechanical vibrati

Updated on:January 21,2025

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on: June 07,2024

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on:June 07,2024

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Updated on: December 30,2023

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Updated on:December 30,2023

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on: January 05,2024

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on:January 05,2024

Developing the first technique to find the causative agent of brain diseases

by Korea University College of MedicineOperation principles, design, and fabrication of the multishank RTBM MEMS neural probe. (A) Schematic illustration of the setup for simultaneously monitoring mul

Updated on: January 04,2024

Developing the first technique to find the causative agent of brain diseases

by Korea University College of MedicineOperation principles, design, and fabrication of the multishank RTBM MEMS neural probe. (A) Schematic illustration of the setup for simultaneously monitoring mul

Updated on:January 04,2024