Welcome to your daily round-up of everything happening in the world of neurorehabilitation.
Research news
Sleep apnea symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems
People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13 – 18, 2024. The study shows a positive association but did not determine whether sleep apnea causes cognitive decline.
Revolutionising brain imaging for multi-scale and long-term studies
A new method for in vivo brain imaging has been developed, enabling large-scale and long-term observation of neuronal structures and activities in awake mice. The method, called the “nanosheet incorporated into light-curable resin” (NIRE) method, uses fluoropolymer nanosheets covered with light-curable resin to create larger cranial windows.
Company news
Philips, SyntheticMR partner on AI-based brain imaging
Royal Philips and MRI software solutions company SyntheticMR have launched Smart Quant Neuro 3D – a major advance in objective decision support for diagnosis and therapy assessment of brain disorders like multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.
Supply agreement for pTau217 antibody to advance Alzheimer’s Disease research
Alamar Biosciences has entered into a strategic supply agreement with ALZpath for the ALZpath pTau217 (phosphorylated tau at position 217) antibody, a crucial tool in the investigation of Alzheimer’s disease and various other neurodegenerative disorders. The ALZpath pTau217 antibody provides researchers with a highly sensitive and specific tool for the detection and analysis of pathological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Technology
JMIR Neurotechnology invites submissions on brain-computer interfaces
JMIR Publications has announced a new theme issue in JMIR Neurotechnology exploring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that represent the transformative convergence of neuroscience, engineering, and technology. The peer-reviewed journal aims to bridge the gap between clinical neuroscience and information technology by providing a platform for applied human research in the field of neurology. JMIR Neurotechnology is welcoming submissions from scientists, clinicians, and technologists. PhD students and early career researchers are also encouraged to submit.
