Cognitive Science

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Linking Lifestyle, Chronic Diseases, and Dementia in Older Adults

Imagine our bodies as a complex puzzle, where different pieces represent our lifestyle choices and chronic diseases. In the case of older adults, this study explored how these puzzle pieces come together and influence dementia. The researchers looked at multidomain lifestyles (including factors like physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement) and chronic diseases (such as cerebrovascular […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Using Deep Learning to Diagnose Severe Pulmonary Infection

Imagine you have a super smart doctor who can quickly and accurately diagnose severe pulmonary infections just by looking at computed tomography (CT) images. Well, researchers have developed a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) called EC-U-net that does just that! They trained the EC-U-net model using CT images from 120 patients with severe pneumonia and […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Research progress of mitophagy in chronic cerebral ischemia

Imagine your brain is a bustling city, with blood vessels serving as its highways. But what happens when those highways start to narrow and traffic slows down? That’s exactly what chronic brain ischemia (CCI) does – it restricts the flow of blood to your brain, leading to symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and even stroke. But […]

Published on August 3, 2023