Cognitive Science

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Ferroptosis: a new regulatory mechanism in neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain is like a complex puzzle, with its distinctive features including spontaneous pain, touch-evoked pain, hyperalgesia, and sensory abnormalities. However, there’s still a missing piece in understanding its mechanism. That missing piece could be ferroptosis, a newly discovered form of cell death that involves iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. Just like a treasure hunt, […]

Published on September 22, 2023

Spotting Early Parkinson’s Disease: The Hunt for Sneaky Symptoms Begins!

You know those tricky clues that help you solve a mystery? Well, scientists are on the hunt for similar clues in the quest to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) before it fully develops. Why is this important? Because if we can identify these early symptoms, we can test potential drugs to prevent PD […]

Published on September 22, 2023

Hospitalization Risk in Synucleinopathies and Impact of Psychosis

Imagine you’re on a rollercoaster ride, twisting and turning with unpredictable drops. Well, that’s kind of like what patients with synucleinopathies experience when it comes to hospitalization risk. A recent study looked at the impact of psychosis on the likelihood of being admitted to the hospital and how antipsychotic treatments may affect these admissions. The […]

Published on September 22, 2023