The brain changes as we age, but some people handle those changes better than others. This ability to keep thinking clearly despite physical brain decline is called cognitive reserve. Research shows certain habits might build this reserve, but scientists still debate which habits matter most. Educa
Imagine trying to find a tiny speck of dust in a crowded room. That's similar to what doctors face when looking for small tumors in brain scans. Usually, they use a double dose of a special dye to make tumors stand out more clearly. But, this dye has some drawbacks. It can be harmful to patients and
Dementia diagnosis faces significant hurdles in low-income countries like Uganda. One of these challenges is the underutilization of brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Even when MRI is available, crucial details such as mild regional brain shrinkage, which are vital for diagnosing dementia, oft
Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty
Imagine having trouble seeing out of one eye suddenly. You might think it's just a temporary thing, but doctors now suggest that a serious condition could be hidden behind it. This condition is called acute retinal artery ischemia. It's when the blood supply to the eye gets cut off, leading to visio
