In the United States, falls are a leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), especially among the elderly1. TBIs can happen from many incidents, like car accidents or workplace accidents. They affect millions of people every year1. This guide aims to deeply understand Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). We’ll cover everything from the injury to recovery. […]
Did you know nearly 30% of people infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) die from it? This rare mosquito-borne disease is very serious. In Rhode Island, the first human case of EEE virus was in 2021. It was only the 11th confirmed case since 19831. There is no vaccine for humans yet. With EEE and […]
A 2021 study found that 80% of people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurological symptoms1. This shows a worrying link between the virus and brain damage. It means COVID-19 could lead to ongoing brain issues, not just a short illness. The virus’s effect on the brain is becoming clear, making us wonder about its […]
About 50 million people deal with Alzheimer’s disease or age-related dementia. This number is expected to jump to over 152 million by 20501. Researchers have often ignored the role of brain cells like astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer’s. This review will show how these glial cells are key to understanding the disease. For a […]
A groundbreaking study in Science Signaling has made a big discovery. Dopamine treatment could be key to reducing harmful plaques in the brain. This could also help improve memory in mice with Alzheimer’s disease1. The study found that turning on dopamine neurons increased neprilysin levels. Neprilysin breaks down amyloid-beta proteins1. Then, tests showed that L-DOPA, […]
Imagine a world where multiple sclerosis (MS) could be reversed. Where the symptoms that affect over 1 million Americans1 could be gone. This dream might come true thanks to a new drug called PIPE-307. MS attacks the protective myelin around nerve cells, causing inflammation and disability. Current treatments help slow the disease, reduce relapses, and […]
Did you know that high blood pressure in midlife can make your brain age faster and increase dementia risk by up to 60%? Studies by JAMA and Stroke journals show that keeping your blood vessels healthy can lower dementia risk by 35%12. This shows how vital it is to take care of your brain’s blood […]
A new blood test can tell apart Parkinson’s patients from healthy people with 100% accuracy. This test uses a machine-learning model to spot specific proteins in the blood. It correctly identified all Parkinson’s patients and 79% of those with REM sleep behavior disorder up to seven years early1. This blood test is a big step […]
Did you know that artificial intelligence is changing the game in Parkinson’s disease research? A recent study found three unique types of this disorder. This could change how we treat it1. It might lead to treatments that work better for millions of people around the world. Researchers used advanced AI to look at complex brain […]
Did you know that music composers have brains that work better than those who don’t make music? A study showed that composers have better ways of talking between brain areas. These areas include the corpus callosum, anterior radiating corona, and the internal capsule’s branches. Out of the people studied, more women, 56%, were composers than […]
