Month: August 2023

Exploring the relationship between frailty and executive dysfunction: the role of frontal white matter hyperintensities

IntroductionFrailty is a geriatric syndrome frequently associated with executive dysfunction and white matter hyperintensities (WMH). But the relation between executive dysfunction and brain changes is poorly understood in frail subjects. Our hypothesis is that frontal-WMH mediates the association between frailty and executive dysfunction.MethodsA convenience sample of 113 subjects older than 65 years without dementia was […]

Published on August 30, 2023

Clinical features of progressive supranuclear palsy

BackgroundProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a clinically heterogenous atypical parkinsonian syndrome. Therefore, early recognition and correct diagnosis of PSP is challenging but essential. This study aims to characterize the clinical manifestations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and longitudinal MRI changes of PSP in China.MethodClinical and MRI presentations were compared among 150 cases with PSP. Then the […]

Published on August 30, 2023

Are Screens Stunting Our Kids’ Growth?

Like a runner on a treadmill, our one-year-old’s screen time could be holding back their growth and development. A recent study suggests that the more time young children spend in front of screens, the more likely they are to experience delays in their development. We’re all concerned with finding the right balance for our kids, […]

Published on August 30, 2023