Tag: neurology
Decades-Old Understanding of Common Stroke Challenged by New Research on Blood Vessel Damage
Researchers have discovered that a common stroke type long attributed to atherosclerotic plaque may actually stem from enlargement and damage…
Brain’s Energy Demands: Why B Vitamins and Micronutrients Matter for Cognitive Function
The human brain consumes 20% of body energy in adults—rising to 50% in children around age 10. Adequate B vitamins…
How Minerals Shape Brain Function: Evidence from Neuroscience on Micronutrient Deficiency and Cognition
Minerals are fundamental to brain function, yet deficiencies remain widespread. Iodine, iron, copper, zinc, lithium, and chromium each regulate distinct…
How minerals shape brain function: what neuroscience reveals about micronutrient deficiency
Minerals are fundamental to brain function, regulating neurotransmission, neuroplasticity, and neuronal resilience. From iodine's role in cognitive development to lithium's…
AI-Guided Ultrasound Predicts Bubble Collapse to Improve Brain Barrier Opening
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an AI system that predicts microbubble collapse during focused ultrasound procedures, potentially…
First Dual-Target Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Shows Promise in Early Trial
First-in-human trial of BBM-P002 dual-target gene therapy shows sustained 12-month motor improvements in Parkinson's disease patients with excellent safety profile.…
Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndrome Diagnosed in 65-Year-Old Woman with Small Cell Lung Cancer
A 65-year-old woman with progressive neurological symptoms was diagnosed with paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome secondary to small cell lung cancer. The…
Gut microbiome screening could predict Parkinson’s disease risk years before symptoms emerge
New research published in Nature Medicine reveals that gut microbiome analysis could identify Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms appear.…