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A new study shows that a simple 3D motion capture system can measure how well deep brain stimulation (DBS) works for people with dystonia, a movement disorder. This provides doctors with an objective way to track patient improvement, moving beyond just asking how they feel.
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Researchers used a type of artificial intelligence to analyze brain wave patterns in children with genetic forms of epilepsy. This helped identify distinct patterns of the disease very early on, which could lead to faster and more personalized diagnoses and treatments.
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A study found that people with a richer “cognitive reserve”—built through education, complex jobs, and physical activity—experience slower mental decline as they age. This highlights how life experiences can build a buffer against age-related memory loss, even in countries with significant social inequality.
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A case report highlights the challenge of diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies in older adults who initially show symptoms of psychosis. This underscores the need for doctors to consider this type of dementia when evaluating late-onset psychiatric symptoms to ensure accurate diagnosis and care.
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Research shows that attention and focus in people with restrained eating habits can be influenced by sound and by gently stimulating a specific part of the brain with electricity. This opens up potential new, non-drug approaches for helping people manage attention-related challenges linked to eating behaviors.
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