Restorative neuroscience, the study to identify means to replace damaged neurons and recover permanently lost mental or physical abilities, is a rapidly advancing scientific field considering our progressively aging society. Redirecting immature neurons that reside in specific brain areas towards the sites of brain damage is an appealing strategy for the therapy of acute brain...
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Calcium imbalance within brain cells may trigger Alzheimer's disease
New research investigates the role of calcium production in Alzheimer’s disease. The neurodegenerative process may be caused by a calcium imbalance within the brain cell. New research suggests that a calcium processing dysfunction in the neurons’ mitochondria may drive Alzheimer’s disease. Mitochondria – sometimes referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell” – are small...
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Teens with PTSD, conduct disorder have difficulty recognizing facial expressions
Adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are more likely to misidentify sad and angry faces as fearful, while teens with symptoms of conduct disorder tend to interpret sad faces as angry, finds a study by NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. “Our findings suggest that exposure to stress and trauma can...
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Scientists develop AI-based method to diagnose Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects more than 40 million people, is the most common neurodegenerative disease in elder people. Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects more than 40 million people, is the most common neurodegenerative disease in elderly people. Early diagnosis is crucial both to treat the disease and to help the development of new...
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New test may quickly identify mild traumatic brain injury with underlying brain damage
A new test using peripheral vision reaction time could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment of mild traumatic brain injury, often referred to as a concussion, according to Peter J. Bergold, PhD, professor of physiology and pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and corresponding author of a study newly published online by the...
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Stem Cell Transplants May Help Some With Multiple Sclerosis
Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And “More information” links may no longer work. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional. By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY,...
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Risky treatment can stop multiple sclerosis for years
A multiple sclerosis treatment being tested in patients can stop the disease for at least five years, say doctors. The risky therapy involves wiping out the person’s immune system with strong cancer drugs and then rebooting it with a stem cell transplant. Doctors say only some patients will be suitable to try it, particularly...
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A SWOT Analysis of the Field of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract The use of virtual-reality technology in the areas of rehabilitation and therapy continues to grow, with encouraging results being reported for applications that address human physical, cognitive, and psychological functioning. This article presents a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis for the field of VR rehabilitation and therapy. The SWOT analysis is a...
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How drug development is speeding up in the cloud
Image caption Developing new drugs to fight major diseases can take years and cost billions of dollars Technology of Business Has the time now come for internet voting? Facebook’s tentacles reach further than you think How Cuba’s growing internet is fuelling new businesses How DNA-testing kits are becoming big business Developing a drug from a promising...
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Medical Technology: What Changing Venture Capital Investments Signal
The market for medical devices historically has been dominated by big-ticket “physician preference items” such as artificial joints, spinal implants, and cardiac pacemakers. Venture capital and private equity investors have been eager to fund new firms in this expanding and lucrative domain. Changes in physician payment and organization are reducing the demand for these cost-increasing...