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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique which physicians use for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Ultra-processed foods linked to liver disease and insulin resistance in obese children

Ultra-processed food consumption in obese adolescents is linked to insulin resistance and liver disease, stressing the need for improved dietary interventions.

22 Oct 2024

AI model analyzes retinal images to detect early Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline

Researchers developed an AI-based deep learning model that uses retinal images to detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment with high accuracy, offering a noninvasive, cost-effective screening tool.

22 Oct 2024

Study reveals mechanism behind fear memory processing

An innovative study, to be published in Nature Communications on October 21, 2024, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall.

21 Oct 2024

Researchers identify genetic links to brain volume and disorders

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors and more.

21 Oct 2024

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, alongside collaborators from the National University of Singapore Tissue Engineering Programme (NUSTEP), have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.

18 Oct 2024

Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men.

16 Oct 2024

Breakdancer’s scalp mass removed after years of headspin injuries

Breakdancers can develop a fibrous mass on the scalp, known as the headspin hole, due to repetitive headspins. A recent BMJ Case Report details a case where surgery effectively removed the mass, alleviating symptoms.

14 Oct 2024

Bilingualism enhances brain connectivity and efficiency

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment.

10 Oct 2024

New magnetogenetics technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the brain

A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

10 Oct 2024

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

A study using 7T QSM identifies microstructural changes in the brainstem of COVID-19 survivors, suggesting links to long-term neuroinflammatory responses.

10 Oct 2024

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

The study uncovers the effects of lifestyle variables on brain connectivity, paving the way for advancements in environmental neuroscience and healthcare.

10 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover neuronal mechanisms of human odor perception

We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food hardly tastes good, or we no longer react to dangers such as the smell of smoke.

9 Oct 2024

Maintaining healthy weight may support brain vascular health in aging population

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 18 on September 18, 2024, entitled, "Determinants of cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time in healthy older adults."

8 Oct 2024

New study confirms brain's waste-clearance pathways in humans

Scientists have long theorized about a network of pathways in the brain that are believed to clear metabolic proteins that would otherwise build up and potentially lead to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. But they had never definitively revealed this network in people -; until now.

7 Oct 2024

Understanding behavioral changes in early dementia

When most people think of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, they probably think of memory loss first.

7 Oct 2024

Researchers link air pollution to cerebral atrophy but find no impact on cognitive function

Exposure to mid- to high-range PM2.5 is linked to cerebral atrophy, but there is no significant impact on cognitive function. The findings suggest that urbanization plays a role in modulating the effects of air pollution on brain structure.

6 Oct 2024

Mild COVID-19 disrupts brain connectivity and reduces memory function in adolescents and young adults

Study reveals localized brain changes in adolescents and young adults post-COVID, including reduced hippocampal volume and disrupted connectivity, correlating with impaired working memory. These findings highlight the importance of understanding long-term cognitive effects of mild COVID-19.

3 Oct 2024

Researchers boost natural defenses to fight cataracts and delay the need for surgery

Researchers have reviewed strategies to increase glutathione levels in the eye lens, focusing on endogenous molecular mechanisms to prevent cataracts by countering oxidative stress.

3 Oct 2024

Diagnostic performance of GPT-4 in analyzing radiology findings from brain tumors

GPT-4 demonstrates diagnostic capabilities in brain radiology, achieving 73% accuracy for final diagnoses and 94% for differential diagnoses in recent research.

3 Oct 2024

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Ultra-processed foods linked to liver disease and insulin resistance in obese children

AI model analyzes retinal images to detect early Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline

Study reveals mechanism behind fear memory processing

Researchers identify genetic links to brain volume and disorders

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer

Breakdancer’s scalp mass removed after years of headspin injuries

Bilingualism enhances brain connectivity and efficiency

New magnetogenetics technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the brain

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

Researchers uncover neuronal mechanisms of human odor perception

Maintaining healthy weight may support brain vascular health in aging population

New study confirms brain's waste-clearance pathways in humans

Understanding behavioral changes in early dementia

Researchers link air pollution to cerebral atrophy but find no impact on cognitive function

Mild COVID-19 disrupts brain connectivity and reduces memory function in adolescents and young adults

Researchers boost natural defenses to fight cataracts and delay the need for surgery

Diagnostic performance of GPT-4 in analyzing radiology findings from brain tumors

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