Month: August 2022

A Key Molecule in Blood is Linked to Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Patients with RBD

Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with neurons communicating and sending important messages to keep everything running smoothly. But what if something disrupts this intricate network? In the case of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD), research suggests that a particular molecule called excitatory amino acid transporter-2 […]

Published on August 23, 2022

Neural basis of visuospatial tests in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia

Imagine a mind like a complex maze, where multiple circuits intertwine and connect to determine how we perceive and navigate through the world. In the case of visuospatial tests and the cognitive decline seen in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), unraveling these circuits becomes crucial. Recent research has shed light on three main pathways that […]

Published on August 23, 2022

Librarians Confront New Challenges in Transforming Role

Imagine a librarian’s job as a peaceful garden, full of knowledge and serenity. But just like a garden can be disturbed by invading pests and wild animals, librarians are facing challenges that disrupt their tranquil work environment. The rise of mental illness, drug addiction, and homelessness has transformed libraries into makeshift sanctuaries for those in […]

Published on August 23, 2022