Cognitive Science

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Cognitive decline monitoring through a web-based application

Imagine you have a plant in your backyard and you want to make sure it stays healthy. You check on it every day, monitoring its growth, looking for any signs of decline, and quickly addressing any issues that arise. Monitoring cognitive decline is similar, but instead of a plant, we’re talking about our precious brains! […]

Published on October 5, 2023

Unusual Posture in Parkinson’s Patients: A Balancing Act

Imagine a tightrope walker trying to maintain balance on a shaky rope. They might shift their weight or twist their body to counteract the sway. Similarly, patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) employ compensatory mechanisms to mitigate instability during static standing. These mechanisms manifest as abnormal postures, such as stooped positions or Pisa syndrome. A recent […]

Published on October 5, 2023