Lief Ericsson Fenno and Charles B. Nemeroff have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for 2022. Each year, Clarivate™ identifies the world’s most influential researchers ─ the select few who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. In 2022, fewer than 7,000, or about 0.1%,… read more
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Identifying Cognitive Decline Earlier
A new tool designed by doctors in the Comprehensive Memory Center could improve cognitive screening capabilities in the primary care setting Pulse, blood pressure, body temperature – and cognition? In the near future, primary care providers may screen for cognitive decline in older adults as easily as they test vital… read more
Brain-Powered Wheelchair Shows Real-World Promise
In one of the first studies of its kind, several patients with severe motor disabilities were able to operate a wheelchair that translates their thoughts into movement. The study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and published today in the journal iScience is an important step forward… read more
Can Psychedelics Combat Prolonged grief? Dell Medical School Launches Study to Find out.
Patricia Lim/KUT Researchers at The Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School at UT Austin will use brain scans to see how people respond to psychedelics to treat prolonged grief. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, some veterans have found themselves fighting an invisible war inside… read more
Transition to Newer Clot-Busting Drug Improves Patient Outcomes, Lowers Cost in Treating Ischemic Stroke
AUSTIN, Texas — A newer-generation clot-busting drug called tenecteplase outperforms the traditional treatment for ischemic strokes in several key areas, including better health outcomes and lower costs, according to a new study published today in the American Stroke Association’s journal Stroke. The study was led by a team of neurologists… read more
UT Researchers Develop Electrode to Rehabilitate Stroke Patients at Home
UT researchers created an electrode that can be used to rehabilitate stroke patients at home, according to a study published online in Biosensors and Bioelectronics on Sept. 28. Evan Wang, one of the principal investigators, said the electrode consists of a three-dimensional interface, which results in a higher quality recording… read more
UT Researchers Analyze Internet Usage Of Older Adults During Pandemic
Researchers from UT, Baylor University and the University of Missouri identified increased use of internet-enabled behaviors in older adults during the pandemic, according to a study published in Work, Aging and Retirement on Aug. 6. An internet-enabled behavior, or IEB, is an activity made possible by the internet, such as… read more
Register: The Oskar Fisher Lecture Series: Neural Basis of a Silent Alzheimer’s Disease Phase
Thursday, December 1, 2022 9-11 a.m. (CDT) James J. & Miriam B. Mulva Auditorium 2501 Speedway Austin, TX 78712 Networking reception with Dr. Slutsky and lecture discussants will follow the in-person event from 10-11am (CST). The Oskar Fischer Lecture Series features invited scholars working at the vanguard of new ideas… read more