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Erectile dysfunction drugs linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure, but a new study suggests that the drugs may also be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
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Sleeping too much or too little is associated with changes in the brain that are known to precede and increase the risk of stroke and dementia later in life, a new study suggests. In one of the largest neuroimaging studies of its kind, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) examined the brain images of [...]
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Welcome to your daily round-up of everything happening in the world of neurorehabilitation.
Research news
Healthy lifestyles can stave off dementia New research from brain autopsies has suggested that a healthy lifestyle could prevent dementia, as people build up 'cognitive reserve' over t he course of their lives. According to the findings, this enables brains to maintain good function even though neurological signs of dementia may develop.
Zen Koh, a prominent figure in the field of rehabilitation technology, was extended a prestigious invitation to address an audience at Seoul National University (SNU). Koh, who is co-founder and Global CEO of Fourier Intelligence, delivered an insightful exposition on the innovative concept of Rehabilitation 4.0, with his session focusing on the progressive concept of [...]
The MND Association is investing £5m into building a network of research nurses aimed at enabling everyone diagnosed with the disease to take part in vital research. The charity will build "a coordinated network of MND Association research nurses" across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the first nurses expected to be in post by [...]
Welcome to your daily round-up of everything happening in the world of neurorehabilitation.
Research news
Head injury risk for Sikh cyclists Research published in Annals of Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London and the Sikh Scientists Network has examined the performance of turban styles worn by male and female Sikhs under the types of impacts common to cycling incidents.
Having been diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease (HD), and being forced to deal with the death of his son, Darran was left feeling suicidal - but has now turned his life around to support and inspire others. Here the winner of the 2023 NR Times Inspirational Contribution Award, sponsored by TRU Rehab, discusses his life, his [...]
