Diseases
A new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers has developed a preclinical model that allows for the study of Parkinson's disease and its effects on the brain and body. The model, which involves knocking out a key component involved in protein transportation in the light-sensing rod cells
Diseases
Despite high levels of mental ill-health amongst young people, this group exhibits low help-seeking and high dropout rates from mental health services. Research has shown that shared decision-making can aid individuals in receiving suitable and effective healthcare, but young people often report feeling uninvolved in treatment decisions. A recent study
Diseases
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder that affects the nervous system, causing parts of the brain to deteriorate over time, leading to poor brain function. The disease has a prominent effect on movement and balance, and other symptoms may resurface as it progresses. While the exact cause is
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disorder, causes brain cells to waste away and die, leading to a decline in memory, thinking, and social abilities. In the United States, an estimated 5.8 million people lived with Alzheimer's in 2020, a number projected to nearly triple to 14
