Iron in brain shows cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s
The measure of iron in the brain may help doctors predict which patients with Parkinson's disease are most likely to develop dementia.... Read More...
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AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke
Using AI technology to analyze CMR scans, researchers were able to precisely quantify the blood flow to the heart muscles of patients. Comparing the AI-generated blood flow results with health outcomes, the team found those with reduced blood flow were at increased risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure. The machine-learning algorithm was able to predict which patients may die or suffer major adverse health events better than doctors could.... Read More...
Cough syrup drug being trialed as Parkinson’s treatment
Ambroxol, a medication approved to treat coughs, may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The medication is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increases levels of GCase in patients' brains. Ambroxol also appears to reduce Parkinson's-related alpha-synuclein levels. ... Read More...
Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents
Teens who are inactive for large portions of the day face an increased risk of developing depression.... Read More...
Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia
Study reveals racial disparities in access to the correct medications for Alzheimer's patients. Asian and black patients are less likely to be prescribed anti-dementia medications and have an increased likelihood of being prescribed antipsychotic medications. ... Read More...
Having less sex linked to earlier menopause
Women who are sexually active on at least a monthly basis have a lower risk of early menopause than women who have sex less frequently, a new study reports.... Read More...
Up to 10,000 people could be living with rare neurological disorders
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS), two atypical parkinsonian syndromes, may be twice as common as previously believed, researchers report.... Read More...
Depression and suicide risk linked to air pollution
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to a higher risk of depression. Additionally, suicide risk is measurably higher on days when PM10 levels have been high for over three days following less polluted periods.... Read More...
One shot of ketamine could reduce problem drinking
A single shot of ketamine administered to heavy drinkers following reactivation of their drinking memories led to a rapid decrease in the urge to drink. The effect lasted for over nine months.... Read More...
Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development
Contractions of the diaphragm muscles during hiccuping evoke a significant response in the brain's cortex, causing two large brainwaves followed by a third. The third brainwave is similar to that evoked by noise.... Read More...
Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music
The human brain can recognize a familiar tune within 100 milliseconds of the onset of sound. ... Read More...
Rest may help reduce PTSD symptoms
A period of wakeful rest can help reduce memory intrusions associated with PTSD.... Read More...