A simple blood test may be as accurate as a spinal fluid test when trying to determine whether symptoms are caused by Parkinson’s disease or another atypical parkinsonism disorder, according
Phytoene-rich extracts and phytoene extend lifespan. Survival curves of C. elegans treated with phytoene and phytoene-rich extracts. CHL: C. sorokiniana [1 µg/mL]; DUN: D. bardawil [1 µg/mL]; PT: Phytoene [1
The administration of low-dose hydrocortisone to extremely preterm infants was not associated with any adverse effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years of age, according to a study published by
The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon
A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s, new research shows. Synthetic THC (dronabinol) also gave patients’ caregivers a boost, according to
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy hampers movement in one side of a person’s body. In the first genetic study of its kind to exclusively focus on those with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a
The mechanism of astrocytic autophagy plasticity plays a crucial role in AD. When the autophagy-regulating genes (LC3B and SQSTM1) in astrocytes are activated, Aβ is efficiently removed, which is important
People with both high and low levels of magnesium in their blood may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the September 20, 2017,
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have published results showing that among older adults who
PPE can lead to chondrodysplasia and increase susceptibility to adult OA in female offspring. Intrauterine Pred (rather than prednisone) exposure activated glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and recruited DNMT3B, resulting in DNA
