Month: October 2023

Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Geriatric Syndromes

Imagine sailing through uncharted waters, not knowing what lies ahead. That’s how the medical community currently feels about the use of anti-amyloid therapies (AAT) in patients with geriatric syndromes. Despite their potential benefits, the literature has paid scant attention to this patient group. In this exploratory analysis, researchers scoured through articles on various AATs and […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Tai Chi boosts brain connectivity and activation in Parkinson’s patients

Imagine your brain as a complex communication network, with different regions constantly exchanging information. In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi-based action observation training (TC-AOT) on patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD). They found that TC-AOT led to enhanced brain functional connectivity (FC) between key regions involved in motor […]

Published on October 10, 2023

The Impact of Anesthetics on Developing Brains

Imagine a busy construction site buzzing with activity. Now imagine that the workers suddenly start operating at a slower pace, making mistakes, and forgetting important details. That’s kind of what happens when anesthetics are used on vulnerable brains, like those of young children. A recent editorial explores the potential neurotoxicity and neurocognitive impairment caused by […]

Published on October 10, 2023