Posts Tagged ‘Parkinsons-disease’
Focused ultrasound as emerging method of non-invasive neurotechnology
Sound Waves Can Heal Brain Disorders (Scientific American): “…Physicians are also considering high-intensity focused ultrasound as an alternative to brain surgery. Patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and dystonia are increasingly being treated with
Read MoreTrust, but verify: How big data can augment brain health clinical research
Can the secrets to human cognition be found in Lumosity’s brain-training games? (Washington Post): “Google was a pioneer in the field of big data and science a few years ago when it began to publish flu trends based on what people were searching for online. Some of its researchers are now working on a way to…
Read MoreWhy do steroid-taking athletes pay attention to their physical exercise regimens?
To Boost Brain Health and Performance, Harness Neuroplasticity The Right Way (Creativity Post): “…However, despite large investments, evidence that “smart” drugs or brain supplements actually work is scarce at the present. The
Read MoreTo boost brainpower, ignore “smart drugs” and focus on experiences that harness neuroplasticity the right way
Traditional scientific ideas cast the human brain as a fixed and essentially limited system that only degrades with age. This view saw the brain as a rigid machine in many ways, pretty much set after childhood. By contrast, we have now come to appreciate that the human brain is actually a highly dynamic and constantly…
Read MoreUpdate: Let’s debunk 32 neuromyths…do we only use 10% of our brain?
Time for SharpBrains’ November 2012 eNewsletter, featuring latest science, tools and thinking to upgrade brain health. Before we start, do you believe these 32 neuromyths? Do we only use 10% of our brain? New Science: Fast cycling can help Parkinson’s Disease patients strengthen brain connectivity for motor ability There’s no single silver bullet to treat depression (not even…
Read MoreMedicare to update reimbursement criteria for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, MS, Parkinson’s disease
What Medicare Will Cover Even if You’re Not Likely to Get Better (The New York Times): “Should the federal government cover the costs of many kinds of treatments for patients who aren’t going to get any better? It didn’t, for many years. But after the settlement of a landmark class-action this week, Medicare will soon
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