Cognitive Science

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Unlock the Mystery of Vertigo in Older Adults with a Special Questionnaire!

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

Statins: A Possible Savior for Delirium in Heart Failure Patients!

Imagine you’re at a party and things start getting wild. People are dancing, singing, and having a great time. Suddenly, a superhero bursts through the door, bringing order to the chaos. Well, that’s what statins could be doing for patients with congestive heart failure and delirium! In a recent study, researchers explored the connection between […]

Published on June 20, 2023

Tracking Parkinson’s Disease through Nuclear DTI

Imagine you have a favorite running path that you’ve been using for years. You start off with smooth pavement, but over time you notice cracks and bumps appearing. That’s kind of what happens to the deep gray nuclear structures in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). A long-term study recently investigated these changes […]

Published on June 20, 2023