Category: Neurology
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Found to Have Lower Alzheimer’s Mortality Rates, New Study Reveals
Taxi and ambulance drivers, whose jobs require frequent spatial processing and navigation, have a lower risk of dying from severe cognitive decline. Several studies highlight the protective effect of …
Fibrin Triggers Microglial Activation Contributing to Cognitive Decline, Research Shows
A study published in Nature Immunology elucidates the role of fibrin, a blood protein, in contributing to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. This research focuses on how fibrin …
Study Shows Connection Between Brain Structure and Gender Disparities in Mental Health
Researchers in the U.S. have discovered differences in male and female brain structures that may explain why certain mental health conditions appear to be more peculiar to one gender …Nasal Spray Clears Tau Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
A novel nasal spray developed by a team led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has been shown to get rid of disease proteins in …
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 …Tetanus Vaccine Decreases Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease and Slows Its Progression
Tetanus toxoid vaccine, also known as a “TT”, is a vaccine used to prevent infection by the organism Clostridium tetani. It is made up of tetanus toxoid which is …
Study Finds AUTS2 Gene Mutation Reduces Brain Cell Division, Leading to Microcephaly
The autism susceptibility candidate 2 (AUTS2) gene has been found to be responsible for various brain developmental disorders. Diverse structural alterations of the gene have been implicated in conditions …
New Study Unveils Distinct Brain Activity in PTSD Sufferers During Traumatic Memory Processing
In people with post-traumatic stress disorder, the fact that traumatic memories resurface often manifests itself as intrusions that differ profoundly from the processing of normal negative memories. “These characteristics …