While manganese is an essential mineral involved in many bodily functions, both deficiency and excessive exposure can cause health issues. Maintaining a balanced diet typically provides sufficient manganese for most individuals; however, high levels of exposure can be toxic, particularly to the central nervous system. Chronic manganese exposure may result in a condition known as … Read more
Could key changes in intra-network connectivity revealed on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans indicate the development of Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? For a new study, recently published in Academic Radiology, researchers reviewed cognitive function assessments and resting-state functional MRI (fMRI) data for 33 patients who had … Read more
Research led by Lancaster University suggests a potential link between hearing impairment and a 57% increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, highlighting the need to consider auditory function in diagnosis and care. However, it remains unclear whether this connection is causal or simply a correlation. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Lancaster University research found that hearing loss may … Read more
A University of Michigan study suggests that polyphosphate in brain fibrils could be key to tackling neurodegenerative diseases, with further research needed to confirm its protective role. A new study has identified polyphosphate as a likely “mystery density” within fibrils associated with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery may deepen understanding of fibril roles … Read more
A Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has enhanced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests, ultimately improving accurate diagnosis of a common sleep disorder affecting more than 80 million people worldwide. The study findings were published in the journal Annals of Neurology on January 9. REM sleep behavior disorder … Read more
Dance lessons ease depression symptoms in Parkinson’s patients, demonstrated by a study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The research showed improvements in mood circuits via MRI scans and patient surveys. Dance enhanced mental, motor control, and daily living functions, including quality of life for patients and caretakers. Ever heard of dancing it out? … Read more