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Catecholamines in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background and Purpose: Previous studies found inconsistent results regarding the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and catecholamines, such as dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and epinephrine (EPI). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the results of previous studies on this relationship.Method: Literature retrieval of eligible studies […]

Published on September 11, 2020

The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Balance Control in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Recently, considerable research has been conducted to study the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on balance control in older adults. We completed a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of tDCS on balance control in this population.Methods: A search strategy based on the PICOS principle was used to find […]

Published on September 11, 2020