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Brain scan innovation is set to transform stroke treatments

PHOENIX: A firm’s technology is set to transform treatment for thousands of stroke victims.

Brainomix’s medical imaging software e-ASPECTS automatically assesses brain CT scans to gauge how much damage has been done.

This allows frontline doctors to quickly and reliably interpret the scans in the Read More »

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Vegan diet could keep memory loss at bay claims new study

NEW YORK: A new study has suggested that eating green leafy vegetables can help keep mental abilities sharp.

Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to researchers who also examined the Read More »

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Visual signs and symptoms in patients with the visual variant of Alzheimer’s disease

NEW YORK: In patients aged 50 and above, reading disturbances are a frequent complaint, generally the origin of which is clear following a thorough ophthalmological exam.

However, visual disturbances can also be a symptom of progressive dementia. Differentiating between dementia and another origin is based Read More »

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Are video games cognitively harming children?

NEW YORK: A new study is now warning that this could change the way that children use their brains, leading to mental illnesses such as dementia and depression.

The research found that sustained gaming could lead youngsters to neglect parts of their brains, with devastating Read More »

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