Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/05/08/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-april-2016/
This article presents a selection of research papers on the subject of neuroscience and neurology published in April. As usual, many new interesting findings were made public this month, and the selection presented here reflects mostly my personal opinion of their importance.
In April, the scientific community marks the birthday of Italian neuroscientist Rita Levi-Montalcini. Together with Stanley Cohen, Levi-Montalcini was a recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for her discovery of nerve growth factor. Rita Levi-Montalcini died in 2012 at the age of 103. Even in the last years of her life she remained very active both professionally and in politics.
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Interaction between beta-amyloid and tau proteins leads to the development of Alzheimer’s disease
For decades, there were two competing theories to explain the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. One theory claimed that the major culprit …
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/05/08/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-april-2016/
This article presents a selection of research papers on the subject of neuroscience and neurology published in April. As usual, many new interesting findings were made public this month, and the selection presented here reflects mostly my personal opinion of their importance.
In April, the scientific community marks the birthday of Italian neuroscientist Rita Levi-Montalcini. Together with Stanley Cohen, Levi-Montalcini was a recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for her discovery of nerve growth factor. Rita Levi-Montalcini died in 2012 at the age of 103. Even in the last years of her life she remained very active both professionally and in politics.
THE BEST
Interaction between beta-amyloid and tau proteins leads to the development of Alzheimer’s disease
For decades, there were two competing theories to explain the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. One theory claimed that the major culprit …
Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2016/hearing-loss-conversation-isolation-kb.html
A huge danger for people with hearing loss is isolation. Isolation is not good for your mental health. It can lead to depression and cognitive decline. Here’s how to keep chatting….
Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2016/hearing-loss-conversation-isolation-kb.html
A huge danger for people with hearing loss is isolation. Isolation is not good for your mental health. It can lead to depression and cognitive decline. Here’s how to keep chatting….
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/practice-yoga-to-combat-alzheimers-disease
by Deccan Chronicle: If you are suffering from cognitive and emotional problems that often precede Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, then it’s time to start yoga. Researchers from the University of California have found that inner peace and……
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/practice-yoga-to-combat-alzheimers-disease
by Deccan Chronicle: If you are suffering from cognitive and emotional problems that often precede Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, then it’s time to start yoga. Researchers from the University of California have found that inner peace and……
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/05/17/discouraging-new-findings-about-pediatric-care-for-children-with-adhd-best-practice-guidelines-are-often-not-being-met/
Most children with ADHD receive their care from community-based pediatricians. Given the large number of school-age children who require evaluation and treatment services for ADHD, and the adverse impact that poor quality care can have on children’s development, it is important for children to routinely receive care in the community that is consistent with best-practice guidelines.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has clearly recognized this and published guidelines for the evaluation of ADHD back in 2000; this was followed by a set of treatment guidelines in 2001 (presented here). Based on data collected since then, these guidelines were modified in 2011 (complete text …
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/05/17/discouraging-new-findings-about-pediatric-care-for-children-with-adhd-best-practice-guidelines-are-often-not-being-met/
Most children with ADHD receive their care from community-based pediatricians. Given the large number of school-age children who require evaluation and treatment services for ADHD, and the adverse impact that poor quality care can have on children’s development, it is important for children to routinely receive care in the community that is consistent with best-practice guidelines.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has clearly recognized this and published guidelines for the evaluation of ADHD back in 2000; this was followed by a set of treatment guidelines in 2001 (presented here). Based on data collected since then, these guidelines were modified in 2011 (complete text …
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/packed-daily-schedule-linked-to-better-cognitive-function-in-old-age
by Medical Daily: Most of us spend every minute of our waking hours occupied by either doing or thinking about the things on our to-do list. This busyness in our day-to-day schedule is a common source of discontent, but science……
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/packed-daily-schedule-linked-to-better-cognitive-function-in-old-age
by Medical Daily: Most of us spend every minute of our waking hours occupied by either doing or thinking about the things on our to-do list. This busyness in our day-to-day schedule is a common source of discontent, but science……
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/05/18/busy-schedules-linked-to-better-memory-and-cognition-among-middle-aged-and-older-adults/
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Being Super Busy May* Be Good For Your Brain (Smithsonian Magazine):
“There hasn’t been much scientific research on busyness itself, although it’s something that we talk about so often,” explains Sara Festini, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity, a co-author of the new research published this week in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “So we wanted to look at the relationship of a generally very busy lifestyle to cognition.”
Festini and colleagues found that middle-aged and older Americans who keep themselves busy test b…
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/05/18/busy-schedules-linked-to-better-memory-and-cognition-among-middle-aged-and-older-adults/
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Being Super Busy May* Be Good For Your Brain (Smithsonian Magazine):
“There hasn’t been much scientific research on busyness itself, although it’s something that we talk about so often,” explains Sara Festini, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity, a co-author of the new research published this week in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “So we wanted to look at the relationship of a generally very busy lifestyle to cognition.”
Festini and colleagues found that middle-aged and older Americans who keep themselves busy test b…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/05/17/best-and-worst-in-health-and-healthcare-april-2016/
New diagnostic tools, new therapies, new preventive approaches for neurodegenerative diseases… There were many interesting uplifting findings in April. But as always, there were also not so good news. Here are the best and worst with which I came across in April. Comments are welcome!
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BEST: A new diagnostic tool for Lewy body disorders
Lewy body disorders are highly misdiagnosed, particularly at early disease stages, mostly because of their symptoms’ close resemblance with Alzheimer’s disease. This has been a huge obstacle to the development of effective therapies. With the goal of improving the diagnostic accuracy of Parkinson’s disease and other Lewy body dementias, a new study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease investigated the viability of assessing the accumulation of…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/05/17/best-and-worst-in-health-and-healthcare-april-2016/
New diagnostic tools, new therapies, new preventive approaches for neurodegenerative diseases… There were many interesting uplifting findings in April. But as always, there were also not so good news. Here are the best and worst with which I came across in April. Comments are welcome!
THE BEST
BEST: A new diagnostic tool for Lewy body disorders
Lewy body disorders are highly misdiagnosed, particularly at early disease stages, mostly because of their symptoms’ close resemblance with Alzheimer’s disease. This has been a huge obstacle to the development of effective therapies. With the goal of improving the diagnostic accuracy of Parkinson’s disease and other Lewy body dementias, a new study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease investigated the viability of assessing the accumulation of…
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/dartmouth-coach-tackle-free-practice-reduces-concussions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dartmouth-coach-tackle-free-practice-reduces-concussions
Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens makes a promise to recruited players before they take the field: “In four years, you will never tackle another Dartmouth football player.” Teevens, a former Dartmouth player who has coached at the Ivy League school for 15 years, has eliminated all live tackling from practices, including spring and preseason. He
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/dartmouth-coach-tackle-free-practice-reduces-concussions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dartmouth-coach-tackle-free-practice-reduces-concussions
Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens makes a promise to recruited players before they take the field: “In four years, you will never tackle another Dartmouth football player.” Teevens, a former Dartmouth player who has coached at the Ivy League school for 15 years, has eliminated all live tackling from practices, including spring and preseason. He
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/delayed-concussion-reporting-may-sideline-college-athletes-for-several-more-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delayed-concussion-reporting-may-sideline-college-athletes-for-several-more-days
Athletes who wait to report a concussion may experience longer recovery times, say University of Florida researchers who found that college players who delayed treatment or removal from play missed an average of five more days of play than athletes who immediately reported concussion symptoms. The study appears in the May issue of the Journal
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/delayed-concussion-reporting-may-sideline-college-athletes-for-several-more-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delayed-concussion-reporting-may-sideline-college-athletes-for-several-more-days
Athletes who wait to report a concussion may experience longer recovery times, say University of Florida researchers who found that college players who delayed treatment or removal from play missed an average of five more days of play than athletes who immediately reported concussion symptoms. The study appears in the May issue of the Journal
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Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2015/01/strengthen-your-research-plan-better-score-dos-and-donts
As an NIA program officer for 11 years and counting I have the rare privilege of monitoring many study section meetings devoted almost exclusively to R03, R21, and R01 applications. One thing that leaps out of this experience is that a perpetually changing cast of peer reviewers raise the same basic criticisms over and over again….
Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2015/01/strengthen-your-research-plan-better-score-dos-and-donts
As an NIA program officer for 11 years and counting I have the rare privilege of monitoring many study section meetings devoted almost exclusively to R03, R21, and R01 applications. One thing that leaps out of this experience is that a perpetually changing cast of peer reviewers raise the same basic criticisms over and over again….