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Imagine your brain is a complicated machine with different parts working together. A study looked at how a specific gene called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) affects people with subcortical ischaemic vascular dementia (SIVD). They found that variations in the BDNF gene can impact cognitive function, which includes things like memory and language skills. It turns […]
Imagine you’re exploring a vast labyrinth, searching for hidden secrets. Well, scientists are doing something similar with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). They’re using a cutting-edge technique called nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) MRI to map the macromolecular content in the brain of an AD mouse model. It’s like using a special pair of glasses that highlight lipids […]
Imagine trying to eat your favorite meal, but every bite is a struggle. For people with Parkinson’s disease, this is a daily reality. Swallowing issues, known as dysphagia, are common in Parkinson’s and can lead to aspiration pneumonia, a serious condition that can be deadly. Hospitalization can exacerbate these challenges, as healthcare providers often lack […]
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