Cognitive Science

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Improving Blood Transfusion Predictions in Liver Transplantation

Imagine being able to predict with remarkable accuracy whether a patient will require a massive blood transfusion during liver transplantation. In a groundbreaking study, researchers used machine learning models to accomplish just that. By analyzing data from multiple medical centers, the study aimed to advance the prediction of this high-risk event. The models were trained […]

Published on February 21, 2023

Intermuscular coherence of plantar and dorsiflexor muscles in older adults with Parkinson’s disease and age-matched controls during bipedal and unipedal stance

IntroductionPostural instability increases with age and is exacerbated in neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Reducing the base of support from bipedal to unipedal stance increases center of pressure (CoP) parameters and intermuscular coherence in lower-leg muscles of healthy older adults. To further develop an understanding of postural control in an altered state of […]

Published on February 20, 2023

Unlocking the Mystery of How Exercise Affects the Brain’s White Matter

Imagine your brain as a bustling city, with highways and traffic signals connecting different regions. Well, new research suggests that exercise could be like adding new lanes to those highways, or upgrading the traffic signals, making the communication between brain regions smoother and more efficient. A recent editorial explores the impact of physical activity on […]

Published on February 20, 2023