Category: Neurology
Could a “Brain Reset” Restore Child-Like Learning in Adults? New Research Sparks Hope
Key Takeaways: Children’s brains are learning powerhouses due to heightened plasticity—the ability to rewire in response to new experiences. A protein called Lynx1 acts as a “molecular brake,” slowing …
Parenting Strengthens Aging Brains: Study Links Child-Rearing to Enhanced Neural Connectivity
Key Takeaways: Parents show stronger neural connectivity in aging-sensitive brain regions. Benefits apply equally to mothers and fathers. Effect scales with number of children. Parenting acts as “brain enrichment” …
Craniotomy Significantly Improves Survival in Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Key Takeaways Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent craniotomy had a 98.45% 10-year survival rate, surpassing medication (89.27%) and nerve stimulation (92.65%). Craniotomy may be safe even for infants …
The Clinical Spectrum of Neurological Abnormalities in Preterm Infants: Insights into Pathogenesis and Long-Term Outcomes
Neurologic and developmental issues are common complications that constitute a major cause of concern in preterm infants. We very well know that preterm birth is a major risk factor …
Alzheimer’s Association’s Updated Guidelines Represent Crucial Advancements in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s Association workgroup has released the final version of the new diagnostic guidelines for the disease that take into account findings from the latest research. In the new …
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Laboratory Technician Developed Variant CJD 7.5 Years After Occupational Exposure
A Rare Case of Occupational Exposure to Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease A case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine described a laboratory technician who developed variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob …
Cochlear Implants in Adults With Hearing Loss: Benefits, Candidacy, and What the Evidence Says About Dementia Risk
Hearing loss can affect communication, social participation, independence, and quality of life. Research has also consistently linked age-related hearing loss with cognitive decline and dementia, raising an important question: …