Think about this: imagine navigating a busy city with a map that’s missing street names. It would be frustrating, right? Well, when it comes to hospitalizing patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their experience can feel just as disorienting and challenging. A recent qualitative study conducted focus groups with individuals living with PD and their family […]
Published on September 28, 2023
Imagine your brain as a sprawling network of interconnected highways. When a stroke occurs, these highways may get damaged, leading to cognitive impairment. But what if we could predict the future of those cognitive abilities? That’s exactly what a group of scientists set out to do using machine learning and electroencephalography (EEG). By analyzing brain […]
Published on September 28, 2023
Imagine chronic pain as an unwelcome neighbor barging into your home. This persistent discomfort has been found to be a potential risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). A recent study, using national healthcare administrative data, examined the impact of chronic pain on the incidence of ADRD. The researchers followed […]
Published on September 28, 2023