People with essential tremor may be at higher risk of dementia, finds study

MINNEAPOLIS: People suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder marked by involuntary shaking, are three times more likely to have dementia than the general population, according to studies.The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting, which will take place in Denver and online from April 13 to 18, 2024.Essential … Read more

Research: Study sheds more light on brain’s dopaminergic system

VIENNA: A novel dopaminergic system organoid model offers information on its complicated operation and possible implications for Parkinson’s disease.The model, built by Jurgen Knoblich’s group at the Austrian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), mimics the structure, connection, and functionality of the dopaminergic system.The study, published in Nature Methods, also reveals that chronic … Read more

Why the next big Asian medical tourism destination could be Osaka, Japan: advanced cancer treatments, world-leading iPS cell therapy, weak yen

Now, Osaka is one of a number of cities across Japan that is working with government ministries and private travel and health companies to attract people wanting to combine cutting-edge medical treatments with a recuperative holiday. A Japanese doctor checks an MRI. Photo: Getty Images Other destinations with initiatives designed to similarly appeal to foreign … Read more