Month: June 2023

Comparing Angioplasty and Medical Therapy for Stroke Prevention!

Imagine a highway with a bad traffic jam caused by a roadblock. Just like that, when your brain’s blood vessels get blocked due to sICAS, it can lead to a stroke. In this study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of angioplasty and stenting versus aggressive medical management in preventing recurrent strokes in patients with sICAS. They […]

Published on June 16, 2023

Discovering the Fluidity of Brain Tissue Space

Imagine your brain as a vast universe, with different pockets and regions interconnected by a fluid network. A recent study explored how aging affects the distribution of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within brain tissue. Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers mapped out the CSF fraction in different brain areas of healthy adults ranging from 20 to 80 […]

Published on June 16, 2023

Exosomes in Alzheimer’s Disease: Friends and Foes!

Alzheimer’s disease is like a mysterious puzzle that scientists are trying to solve. One of the pieces of this puzzle is exosomes, tiny vesicles that act like messengers between cells. Scientists have discovered that exosomes can both contribute to and alleviate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. They can spread toxic proteins, like a double-edged sword, […]

Published on June 16, 2023