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Editorial: Present and future of biological fluid biomarkers in dementia

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on November 20, 2023

Hippocampal microstructure, but not macrostructure, mediates age differences in episodic memory

IntroductionSeparate unimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) literatures have shown that hippocampal gray matter macrostructure (volume) and microstructure (diffusion) decline with age and relate to episodic memory performance, with multimodal MRI studies reporting that episodic memory may be better explained by a combination of these metrics. However, these effects are often assessed independent of age or […]

Published on November 20, 2023

Deep brain stimulation in PD: risk of complications, morbidity, and hospitalizations: a systematic review

IntroductionParkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive and debilitating neurological disorder. While dopaminergic medication improves PD symptoms, continued management is complicated by continued symptom progression, increasing medication fluctuations, and medication-related dyskinesia. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is a well-accepted and widespread treatment often utilized to address these symptoms in advanced PD. However, DBS may also lead […]

Published on November 18, 2023