143

Neurology
Focuses on brain health.
Sub Categories on Neurology
Latest Articles
Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized
One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on
Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w

Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w
Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

by Medical University of ViennaBrain–behavior correlations. A, Regions of interest—namely left superior parietal lobule (SPL) and left precuneus—where a significant correlation (plotted in panel

Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

by Medical University of ViennaBrain–behavior correlations. A, Regions of interest—namely left superior parietal lobule (SPL) and left precuneus—where a significant correlation (plotted in panel
Enzyme treatment of gene may reverse effects of Alzheimer's

Enzyme treatment of gene may reverse effects of Alzheimer's

by Tel Aviv UniversityFor the last 20 years, researchers have focused on amyloid beta peptides and the "plaque" they sprout in diseased brains as the main target of Alzheimer's rese

Enzyme treatment of gene may reverse effects of Alzheimer's

by Tel Aviv UniversityFor the last 20 years, researchers have focused on amyloid beta peptides and the "plaque" they sprout in diseased brains as the main target of Alzheimer's rese
Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne
Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a
Can robots help care for people with dementia?

Can robots help care for people with dementia?

by George Wigmore,City University LondonCredit: AI-generated imageAs our populations continue to age the issue of how we deliver care to the elderly continues to be an incredibly important issue

Can robots help care for people with dementia?

by George Wigmore,City University LondonCredit: AI-generated imageAs our populations continue to age the issue of how we deliver care to the elderly continues to be an incredibly important issue
Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi
Alzheimer's genetics point to new research direction

Alzheimer's genetics point to new research direction

by Robyn Mills,University of AdelaideDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A University of Adelaide analysis of genetic mutations which c

Alzheimer's genetics point to new research direction

by Robyn Mills,University of AdelaideDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A University of Adelaide analysis of genetic mutations which c
AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method

AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMethods overview. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01325-zNew AI software can read the brain scans of patients who ha

AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMethods overview. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01325-zNew AI software can read the brain scans of patients who ha
Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

by Society for NeuroscienceHealthy adults carrying the gene APOE4—the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD)—may struggle to adapt their brain activity to increasing

Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

by Society for NeuroscienceHealthy adults carrying the gene APOE4—the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD)—may struggle to adapt their brain activity to increasing