Month: January 2022

Sex Differences in Brain and Cognition in de novo Parkinson’s Disease

Background and Objective: Brain atrophy and cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases are influenced by sex. We aimed to investigate sex differences in brain atrophy and cognition in de novo Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.Methods: Clinical, neuropsychological and T1-weighted MRI data from 205 PD patients (127 males: 78 females) and 69 healthy controls (40 males: 29 females) […]

Published on January 6, 2022

Selective and Inverse U-Shaped Curve Alteration of the Retinal Nerve in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Potential Mirror of the Disease

Introduction: Alterations in the visual pathway involving the retina have been reported in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but they lack consistency and subgroup analysis. We aimed to assess the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) alterations in different stages of ALS patients and their association with ALS progression parameters.Methods: The study […]

Published on January 6, 2022

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys’ behavioral problems

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys’ emotional and behavioral problems, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of […]

Published on January 6, 2022