Month: February 2023

Unlocking Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring Impairments in the Brain’s Spatial Network

Imagine trying to navigate through a maze without a map or compass. That’s exactly what researchers are uncovering about early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a recent study, scientists used a virtual version of the Morris Water Maze to evaluate visual-spatial impairments in individuals with amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) – an early sign […]

Published on February 9, 2023

Exploring Whole Body Electromyostimulation in Parkinson’s Patients

Imagine if your muscles could get a workout without you even moving! That’s exactly what researchers wanted to investigate in this study. They looked at the effects of a technique called Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) on Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. WB-EMS uses electrical stimulation to activate muscles and improve strength and endurance. The study randomly assigned […]

Published on February 9, 2023

TP73 Gene: A New Piece of the ALS Puzzle for Chinese Patients

Just like finding the final piece to complete a complex puzzle, scientists have recently discovered that the TP73 gene plays a role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) among Chinese patients. By analyzing the genetic and clinical data of a large group of ALS patients from China, researchers identified rare mutations in TP73 that are linked […]

Published on February 9, 2023