Tag Archives: Cognitive Decline
The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG)
The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG) classify traumatic brain injuries into three categories – BIG 1, BIG 2, and BIG 3 – based on the severity of the injury and imaging findings. Here are the key differences between these categories: ## … Continue reading
Essential tremor is a complex neurological disorder characterized by rhythmic shaking, primarily affecting the hands, head, and voice.
Essential tremor is a complex neurological disorder characterized by rhythmic shaking, primarily affecting the hands, head, and voice. Here’s a comprehensive overview of its diagnosis and management: Clinical Manifestations Limb Tremor Essential tremor primarily manifests as a bilateral upper extremity … Continue reading
‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger – Medscape – Oct 12, 2020.
‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger – Medscape – Oct 12, 2020. ‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger Becky McCall October 12, 2020 Greater fat tissue mobilization can be achieved through early-day fasting in comparison to consuming a low-carbohydrate breakfast or a Mediterranean-style … Continue reading
Does the ε2 allele remain protective against β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation in the presence of the ε4 allele?
Does the ε2 allele remain protective against β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation in the presence of the ε4 allele? Yes, but so does good sleep, low HbA1c, low anxiety, low inflammation etc. Association Between Apolipoprotein E ε2 vs ε4, Age, and β-Amyloid … Continue reading
Is Particulate Matter of Air Pollution a Vector of Covid-19 Pandemic?
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic is a severe respiratory disease caused by the emergence of a new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that very quickly spread in the human population. Fine particulate matter (PM) generated from combustion engines have been described as toxic to human health. Recent events stressed that high concentrations of PM of air pollution might favor the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Autumn approaches, air pollution will be accentuated because of weather condition. The risk of a second outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic is highly probable. Elucidating the role of PM of air pollution in the spread of the virus is thus urgent and crucial. Continue reading