Just like how a chef needs the right tools to create a perfect dish, doctors need the right cognitive tests to assess patients with cerebral microbleeds (CMB). In this study, researchers analyzed the performance of CMB patients using various cognitive tests. They assessed five key markers of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) through magnetic resonance […]
Published on April 11, 2023
Imagine if your eyes could provide clues about your brain health! A recent study investigated the link between retinal vessel changes and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), researchers compared vessel density (VD) and blood perfusion density (PD) of the macula in AD patients, MCI patients, and […]
Published on April 11, 2023
Imagine a bustling city full of interconnected roads and highways that keep everything running smoothly. Now, picture this system gradually falling into disarray as potholes begin to form and roadblocks appear out of nowhere. Just like the misfolding and aggregation of β-amyloid (Aβ) proteins in the brain, these roadblocks wreak havoc on the city’s flow, […]
Published on April 11, 2023