Objectives: To characterize gait disorders in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCIs) and determine the association between the performance of the gait function and cognition.Methodology: In this study, we enrolled 38 patients with aMCI and 30 cognitively normal individuals normal controls (NC). Neuropsychological assessments included tests of memory, executive function, language, and attention. Using […]

There are very few reliable methods in the literature to discern with certainty between cerebral arterioles and venules. Smooth muscle cells (SMC) and pericytes are present in both arterioles and venules, so immunocytochemistry for markers specific to intramural cells (IMC) is unreliable. This study employed transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and a canine brain to produce […]

Current evaluations for scientists create perverse incentives. To avoid this issue, I propose an N-best policy: Hiring and promotion committees should solicit a few research products as the primary locus of evaluation. This policy aligns evaluation with the goal of selecting scientists who produce high-quality work. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]