Month: September 2022

Unlocking the Secrets of Blood Cells: A Key to Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease?

Imagine your red blood cells as tiny, flexible gymnasts maneuvering through an obstacle course of blood vessels. These incredible cells can stretch and bend to fit through the tiniest capillaries, but their elasticity can be affected by various diseases. In a recent study, scientists used atomic force microscopy (AFM) to examine the mechanical properties of […]

Published on September 20, 2022

New Consensus on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Herpetic Neuralgia

Imagine a group of pain specialists in China coming together to settle the debate on using short-term spinal cord stimulation (st-SCS) for treating herpetic-related neuralgia (HN). Through a thorough questionnaire survey, they reached a valuable consensus. They found that st-SCS is highly effective for HN patients who have had symptoms for less than three months. […]

Published on September 20, 2022

Unlocking the Puzzle of Mental Planning: Insights from the Digital Clock Drawing Test

Imagine your brain as a complex clockwork, with each cog representing a different cognitive function. In this study, we wanted to understand how mental planning works by analyzing participants’ accuracy in placing digits on a digital clock. We also explored the underlying neuropsychological factors and functional connections involved. Our hypothesis was that greater digit misplacement […]

Published on September 20, 2022