Imagine deep brain stimulation as a mystical ballet, where the dancers (electrodes) perform different moves and rhythms to influence the entire performance (neuronal firing and network effects). Conventional high-frequency stimulation is like a steady waltz, but emerging alternative patterns offer exciting possibilities. These patterns include theta-frequencies, variable frequencies, coordinated reset stimulation, and more. Scientists are […]
Published on June 21, 2023
Imagine your brain is a bustling city, with different districts connected by highways. Just like neighborhoods in a city, the hippocampus – a region of the brain associated with memory and spatial navigation – has different subdivisions. In this study, scientists wanted to understand how these subdivisions were affected in people with both subjective cognitive […]
Published on June 20, 2023
Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces. That’s how diagnosing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in older adults can feel. But fear not! Scientists have come up with an ingenious solution—a subtype-determining questionnaire. Just like a detective following clues, this questionnaire helps healthcare professionals pinpoint the specific type of BPPV and […]
Published on June 20, 2023
