Think of your brain as a kitchen with different pots and pans: the globus pallidus, putamen, caudate nucleus, red nucleus, substantia nigra, and dentate nucleus. Researchers used a technique called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) to look for iron deposits in these brain regions in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and progressive […]
Published on August 5, 2022
Imagine yourself on a rollercoaster, feeling the exhilarating vibration as it zips along the tracks. Now, imagine harnessing that power to improve the lives of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). That’s exactly what scientists are exploring with vibration therapy. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers analyzed fourteen studies involving 393 MS patients to determine […]
Published on August 5, 2022
The brain is like a complex network, with neurons and synapses communicating and shaping our thoughts and actions. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, disrupt this delicate balance, leading to cognitive decline and motor dysfunction. Using advanced simulations on The Virtual Brain platform, scientists have gained insights into the impact of […]
Published on August 5, 2022