Month: August 2021

Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle and the Risk of Function Limitations in Late Life: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

Background: Physiological function impairment is the main precursor of assisted living, movement disorder, and disability in the elderly. The relationship between a combination of healthy lifestyle factors and functional limitations is unclear. We investigated the association between healthy lifestyle scores and the risk of functional impairment in community residents.Methods: A total of 10,602 participants (aged […]

Published on August 3, 2021

Differentiation of Cerebellum-Type and Parkinson-Type of Multiple System Atrophy by Using Multimodal MRI Parameters

Recent studies have demonstrated the structural and functional changes in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA). However, little is known about the different parameter changes of the most vulnerable regions in different types of MSA. In this study, we collected resting-state structure, perfusion, and patients with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data of cerebellum-type of […]

Published on August 3, 2021

Earwax: Fact vs. Fiction

The way we obsess with removing wax from our ears, you’d think it’s something hurtful or dangerous. In fact, earwax is the good guy, protecting and lubricating our ears. And improper removal of earwax can cause damage and infection, says Dr. Marcella Bothwell, a pediatric… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 3, 2021