Month: July 2022

Investigating Sleepiness in Parkinson’s Disease through Brain Activity

Imagine your brain is a bustling city, with different neighborhoods and connections between them. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common issue that scientists are still trying to understand. This study used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) to analyze the changes in brain activity in PD patients with EDS compared […]

Published on July 5, 2022

The Natural History of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 in Mainland China: A 2-Year Cohort Study

Imagine you’re skiing down a sloping mountain, trying to maneuver through the twists and turns. It’s an exhilarating experience, but what if your coordination starts to falter? That’s what happens with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), a genetic disorder affecting movement control. In this study, researchers set out to uncover the natural history of SCA3 […]

Published on July 5, 2022

Pollutants in Soil Can Harm Your Heart

Just as polluted air can affect our health, the contaminants present in soil can also pose a threat to our well-being. While we often focus on the quality of our air, it’s important to recognize that the ground beneath our feet may be harboring unseen dangers. Similar to how pollutants in the air can harm […]

Published on July 4, 2022