Age diminishes the immune system’s capacity to respond to spinal cord injuries, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Virginia. This study identifies potential avenues for improving this response and aiding in the recovery of patients. The results shed light on how the immune system responds to spinal cord injuries and…
Category: Neurology
Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye are a significant factor in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. These alterations correspond to alterations in the brain, highlighting a new opportunity for early diagnosis. The study sheds new light on the vascular changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, particularly…
A new study suggests that consuming a traditional Mediterranean-style diet may reduce the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter. Experts at Newcastle University found that people who ate a diet rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts had up to 23% lower risk for dementia compared to those who did not. This…
According to a new study, reducing the methylation of a critical messenger RNA can increase the migration of macrophages into the brain and alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in a mouse model. The findings, from Rui Zhang of Air Force Medical University in Xian, China, may give a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease by…
Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic cause of late-onset cerebellar ataxia. The finding will help with diagnosis and open up new treatment options for this progressive disease. Late-onset cerebellar ataxias (LOCA) are a diverse group of neurodegenerative diseases that cause unsteadiness in adults. Cerebellar ataxia is a type of ataxia that begins in the…
An increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults may be predicted by low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma, suggests a recent study. The results point to potential therapeutic or early detection methods for dementia and cognitive impairment in the elderly. More than a century ago, the French pharmacist Charles Joseph Tanret…
A new study found that transcranial photobiomodulation, a type of laser light therapy, improved short-term memory. Scientists from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and Beijing Normal University in China demonstrated that the non-invasive therapy could improve people’s short-term or working memory by up to 25%. The right prefrontal cortex of the brain…
The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-shaped brain structure which comprises the lower section of the brainstem. It is in front of and partly under the cerebellum. The cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor nerve centers are contained in the medulla. Consequently, it handles the autonomic functions of breathing, heart rate and blood…
In a group of older men, individuals having frequent bad dreams were twice as likely to be later diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as those who did not, new research from University of Birmingham reports. Although it can be really beneficial to diagnose Parkinson’s disease early, there are very few risk indicators and many of these…