Elsevier,
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Volume 24, 1 April 2024
This article shows that rTMS over frontal regions and tDCS over temporal regions can improve memory abilities in people with Alzheimer's Disease. However, the prolonged effect of rTMS showed a statistical tendency towards enhancing memory, whereas the long-term effects of tDCS could not be assessed due to insufficient data.
Elsevier,
Neuroscience, Volume 544, 19 April 2024
This study demonstrates that electroacupuncture (EA) improves learning and memory in the 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, likely by enhancing functional connectivity between the hippocampus and neocortex and reducing amyloid-β protein expression and deposition. These findings suggest that EA may positively impact resting-state brain activity and connectivity, contributing to cognitive and motor function improvements in AD.
Elsevier,
Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, Volume 73, April 2024
This review discusses the multifaceted physiological functions of cholecystokinin (CCK), its potential neuroprotective effects in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and its therapeutic implications, including its impact on memory, neurotransmitters, and neuroprotection mechanisms.
Elsevier,
Brain Research, Volume 1829, 15 April 2024
Despite diagnostic challenges in differentiating lvPPA and nfvPPA, particularly in advanced cases, this study reveals divergent clinical courses and highlights the importance of assessing emotion processing capacity in dementia diagnosis and monitoring. Utilizing spatiotemporal LME modelling, the research provides valuable insights into the dynamic changes in brain atrophy and behavior, underscoring the need for ongoing evaluation of clinical requirements for patients and families over the disease course.
Elsevier,
Behavioural Brain Research, Volume 463, 12 April 2024
This article discusses the potential therapeutic strategy of enhancing mitophagy through rapamycin treatment to alleviate cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease by improving mitochondrial dysfunction and neuronal loss, suggesting a novel mechanism for the neuroprotective effects of rapamycin in AD.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 45, April 2024
This Article supports SDG 3 by assessing the prevalence of hepatitis B, C, and delta virus in French Polynesia. The findings suggest that the HBV vaccination policy is effective and that HCV and HDV have very low levels of transmission, although some areas did have higher HBV prevalence, warrenting improved vaccine coverage and awareness.
Elsevier,
eClinicalMedicine, Volume 70, April 2024
This Article supports SDG 3 by arguing that people under community correction supervision (probation or parole) are a large population of individuals at risk of viral hepatitis, to whom little attention has thus far been paid. Targeting hepatitis testing and treatment services at this population would be feasible and effective in reducing hepatitis incidence.