Medical research
Cognitive impairments, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, significantly increase the risk of falls in older adults due to motor dysfunction and balance deficits. Physical activity is essential for dementia prevention, but older adults often struggle with balance issues, fear of falling, and reduced mobility. A recent systematic review
Mental health
Recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in reducing the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery. A study published in BMC Anesthesiology found that the use of TAPB was significantly associated with a reduced incidence of
Pediatrics
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics investigates the predictive factors for absent baseline intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) signals in pediatric patients undergoing neuromuscular scoliosis surgery. The research, conducted at Children's Hospital Colorado, analyzed clinical data and radiographic measurements from 115 patients under the age of
Pediatrics
Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, shedding light on the role of sphingolipid dysregulation in childhood-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study, published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases, reveals a novel variant linked to
Pediatrics
A team of researchers from Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, has reported a rare case of optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM) in a pediatric patient. The study highlights the effectiveness of endoscopic endonasal surgery in treating this condition, particularly in young patients with quickly
Pediatrics
A new study conducted at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Bangalore, India, has shed light on the diverse presentation and treatment of neurotransmitter disorders in children. Researchers examined the clinical and laboratory features of 29 children with these rare conditions, which include defects in neurotransmitter synthesis, transport,
Pediatrics
Investigators at Cairo University published a study analyzing predictive factors for permanent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion in children with pediatric choroid plexus tumors (CPTs). The research sheds light on the intimate relationship between hydrocephalus and CPTs, emphasizing the need for special care due to the high incidence of permanent CSF
Nervous system diseases
Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. has announced the evaluation of several complementary technologies aimed at supporting healthy brain function, organ health, and longevity. This expansion complements the company's core programs targeting neurodegenerative diseases and aims to slow biological aging and reduce the burden of age-related diseases. The company is now
Nervous system diseases
Klotho Neurosciences, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company, is evaluating the acquisition of technologies aimed at supporting healthy brain function, organ health, and longevity. Building on its core programs targeting brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, the company is now exploring adjacent technologies that complement its proprietary anti-aging Klotho platform. The goal is
Nervous system diseases
Klotho Neurosciences, Inc., a biogenetics company, is evaluating the acquisition of complementary technologies aimed at supporting healthy brain function, organ health, and longevity. The company is building upon its core programs targeting brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, by expanding into
