Month: December 2022

Testing High-dose Atorvastatin for Preventing Brain Damage After Carotid Artery Stenting

In this exciting single-center pilot trial, researchers investigated whether a high dose of atorvastatin could prevent ischemic brain damage after carotid artery stenting (CAS). The study included 130 patients who were randomly assigned to receive either a high dose (80 mg/day) or a standard dose (20 mg/day) of atorvastatin before and after CAS. The primary […]

Published on December 23, 2022

Neuropsychological Correlates of Everyday Functioning and Brain Volumetrics

Imagine the brain as a bustling city, with different neighborhoods representing different cognitive functions. This study delves into the connections between everyday functioning and changes in the brain using MRI scans. Researchers focused on adults aged 55 and older without dementia, examining how cognition is associated with brain-related changes that affect everyday tasks. They discovered […]

Published on December 23, 2022

Exploring the Complexity of Music-Induced Imaginations

Just like a symphony orchestra uses various instruments to create a harmonious masterpiece, researchers are discovering that music-evoked imaginings involve multiple factors and routes that contribute to their diversity. In response to an article, Küssner and Taruffi propose delving deeper into the sensory modalities and causal pathways that underlie these imaginative responses. While we share […]

Published on December 23, 2022