Imagine fighting off the risk of bladder cancer with a secret weapon that also protects you from dementia! A recent systematic review and meta-analysis explored the relationship between Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) administration and dementia risk in bladder cancer patients. The study found that BCG use is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, […]
Published on August 24, 2023
Just like a storm brewing in the sky, the combination of altered sleep and neurovascular dysfunction may lead to a perfect storm in the brain. Scientists have observed that patients with alpha-synucleinopathies, such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, experience highly variable clinical and cognitive progression. However, the factors linking sleep disturbances and […]
Published on August 24, 2023
Imagine being able to detect Alzheimer’s disease just by listening to someone speak. Researchers have reviewed the potential of using spontaneous speech as a non-invasive and cost-effective method for detecting this debilitating condition. In Alzheimer’s patients, language skills deteriorate, making speech an insightful tool for diagnosis. This review paper dives into the technologies used for […]
Published on August 24, 2023