Brain Medicine Articles
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SpinTech MRI Earns FDA 510(k) Clearance for Rapid, Quantitative Brain-Imaging Technology
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to SpinTech MRI’s latest magnetic resonance imaging software device, STAGE (STrategically Acquired Gradient Echo), a post-processing software platform that enables comprehensive, quantitative brain imaging with enhanced visualization in significantly less time than conventional approaches. STAGE allows MRI ...
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Nature: Why do you just want to lie down when you get sick?
When we feel uncomfortable, we tend to eat less, drink less, and exercise less. This is not unique to humans—most animals reduce these three behaviors when fighting infection. Recently, a new study pinpoints clusters of neurons that control these responses (uncomfortable behavior). By provoking immune responses in mice, the researchers demonstrated that specific cell populations in the ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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Cercare Perfusion Reveals Microvascular Changes in COVID-19 - Case Study
Introduction Neurologic complications are frequently reported in COVID-19, but our understanding of their pathophysiologic causes and neuroanatomical correlates is limited. While several structural brain imaging findings have been reported in COVID-19, including non-spherical signal abnormalities on Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging (SWI), conventional perfusion imaging has not provided consistent ...
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain
Sleep is an important factor to help maintain health and well-being. It’s recommended that an adult should get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Getting a good night’s sleep has many benefits such as better memory, reduced stress levels and lowers the risk of heart disease. On the flip side, not getting enough sleep regularly can have serious repercussions such as a weaker immune ...
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CanaQuest Medical Corp (OTC: CANQF)
About: CanaQuest Medical is an award-winning, Clinical Stage/Life-Sciences company focused on the drug discovery and development of next-generation targeted therapeutics within the endocannabinoid system and specific brain receptors. The Company is focused on treating neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder “PTSD,” including ...
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Spatial profiling of chromatin accessibility in mouse and human tissues
Abstract Cellular function in tissue is dependent on the local environment, requiring new methods for spatial mapping of biomolecules and cells in the tissue context1. The emergence of spatial transcriptomics has enabled genome-scale gene expression mapping2,3,4,5, but the ability to capture spatial epigenetic information of tissue at the cellular level and genome scale is lacking. Here we ...
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InfraScan Inc. Announces Publication of the Largest Study to date for TBI Diagnosis Utilizing NIRD
InfraScan, a medical device firm specializing in traumatic brain injury diagnostic products, announced the publication of the largest U.S. study to date using a near-infrared device (NIRD) to detect bleeds resulting from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). This independent study was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma on 2 Aug 2022. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2021.0342. “We wish to thank ...
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Learning How Meditation Helps the Brain
Meditation is often thought of as an avenue to clarity and self-awareness, but it may also be an avenue to better brain health. Emerging research suggests meditation may have significant benefits to brain health, ranging from improved mental and behavioral health to enhanced cognitive function. In this article, we will break down how meditation helps the brain and provide helpful tips for ...
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What are brain networks?
There is no such thing as unimportant, or non-eloquent, brain. For decades, neuroscientists and clinicians have studied the brain attempting to pinpoint the regions that control specific functions. This is the age old question of ‘What part of the brain is responsible for ___?’ For clinicians, this assists in determining where the source of certain disorders may originate and ...
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Breakdown of How Sugar Impacts The Brain and Cognitive Function
It is no secret that glucose, a form of sugar, is the main source of energy for every cell in our bodies, including our brain cells. Because the brain is packed with neurons, it uses more energy than any other organ in the body. Our brains reward us for consuming sugar. Whether you are eating a delicious meal, sharing a kiss with someone you love, or enjoying a sugary treat, the mesolimbic ...
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How to Measure Cognitive Decline In Older Patients
Primary care practitioners are often the first to address a patient’s or family’s concerns about memory loss or the possibility of dementia. Detecting cognitive decline as early as possible is fundamental to a patient’s ability to receive earlier access to treatments and therapies, and, consequently, more effective treatment and improved health outcomes. There are several ...
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The Link Between Smoking and Cognitive Decline
By now, you are likely aware of many of the well-established risks associated with smoking cigarettes, such as cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. But did you know that research has discovered a link between smoking and cognitive decline? This research emphasizes the importance of identifying and controlling modifiable risk ...
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Research Shows a Link Between Loneliness and Dementia
Humans are inherently social beings who thrive on making and maintaining social relationships. Connecting with and supporting one another forms deep bonds that make us feel seen, valued, and like we belong. These social interactions are not only important for our emotional well-being but also for our physical well-being-maybe even more so than originally thought. Loneliness, an increasingly ...
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Algae toxins linked to brain diseases found in Florida
An innovative field study in Southwest Florida has identified several neurotoxins in the state’s air and water. The three forms of BMAA – beta-Methylamino-L-alanine – are associated with brain diseases. The study conducted by Calusa Waterkeeper volunteers and analysed by Wyoming’s Brain Chemistry Labs identified two forms of BMAA in every sample from 945 completed over ...
By LG Sonic
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Can We Predict Treatment Success in tVNS?
Predicting Treatment Success Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has recently emerged as a promising treatment for depression and an effective mood enhancer, showing benefits over similar treatments including traditional vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) which is invasive and costly. tVNS targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve and works by applying a small electrical stimulation ...
By Parasym Ltd.
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Fibromyalgia Therapies and Treatments
In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this month, we are doing our part to set the record straight on Fibromyalgia, a condition the MayoClinic calls “one of the most misunderstood disorders in medicine today.” Once thought to be an autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, specialists now agree that fibromyalgia is a disorder of the nervous system. It most commonly affects women ...
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Dubai on the Brain: NeuroVigil’s Philip Low Assembles Dream Team to Launch Modern Neurotechnology Industry; Expands Conglomerate in Montreal, Canada
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & PALO ALTO, Calif. & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neurotechnology Powerhouse NeuroVigil (ranked “Top 10 most innovative companies in health care” by Washington Post and Fast Company) announced at the New Technology & Mental Health Conference keynote during Dubai’s World Expo that it has recruited senior captains of industry, government and ...
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Neuronal processes that drive behavioral motivation have been found, according to Science
"A neuronal mechanism for motivational control of behavior" published in Science by Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, University of Basel. Almost everything you do in your daily life is geared toward achieving a specific goal. The brain has the ability to maintain a motivated state in order to lead behaviors toward desired results. Deep brain calcium imaging, ...
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Safety, Feasibility, and Efficiency of a New Cooling Device Using Intravenous Cold Infusions for Fever Control
Abstract Background: Fever control plays a key role in therapy of patients with acute brain injury. The infusion of cold saline could serve as an alternative or additional method for targeted temperature management. However, it is difficult to estimate the amount of fluid required to achieve normothermia merely on the basis of body weight. There is no standardized load management regarding the ...
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Too much sugar consumed at a young age can harm the brain and lead to mental disorders
Sugar is a direct source of sweetness that not only enhances the flavor of food but also serves as a source of energy for the body. Sugar is used in everyday life to give us a "sweet" feeling, whether it's in candy, cake, or cola. Sugar consumption is quickly increasing as material living standards rise, which not only leads to an increase in obesity rates, but also increases various health ...
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