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