January 30, 2023, Filed Under: NewsThe Cause of Depression Is Probably Not What You Think Depression has often been blamed on low levels of serotonin in the brain. That answer is insufficient, but alternatives are coming into view and changing our understanding of the disease. People often think they know what causes chronic depression. Surveys indicate that more than 80% of the public blames a… read more
January 27, 2023, Filed Under: NewsAging MS Patients Are Focus of UT Dell Medical School Initiative Dell Med Research to Inform Healthy Aging for Older Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Jan. 26, 2023 From muscle weakness to poor sleep and vision problems – aging takes a toll on the body, especially for older people who have multiple sclerosis. New research by UT Health Austin’s Léorah Freeman, M.D.,… read more
January 12, 2023, Filed Under: NewsSwallow This: A Neuroscientific Take on Swallowing Disorders with Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP Jan. 9, 2023 Dr. Jones highlighted on Neurocareers Podcast Dr. Corrine Jones recently spoke with Dr. Milena Korostenskaja, PhD about swallowing disorders, motor control, and use of technology and neurotechnology in swallowing disorders. The Neurocareers podcast is part of the Institute of Neuroapproaches (https://www.neuroapproaches.org/), focused on neuroscience education, consulting, and… read more
December 23, 2022, Filed Under: NewsDell Medical School Study Enlists Fitness Wearables in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s AUSTIN, Texas — Recognizing that off-the-shelf fitness wearables may one day help forestall the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin are studying how to prevent delirium, a condition often preceding dementia. People with delirium — a sudden decline in… read more
December 21, 2022, Filed Under: NewsRegister: The Oskar Fisher Lecture Series Featuring keynote, Peter Henry St George-Hyslop M.D., FRCPC, FRS Thursday, January 26, 2023 12-1 p.m. (CDT) AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Avenue Austin, TX Lunch will be provided for in person attendees. Please note any dietary restrictions when registering. Dessert reception with Dr. St George-Hyslop will follow the in-person event. The Oskar Fischer Lecture Series features… read more
November 21, 2022, Filed Under: NewsLief Ericsson Fenno & Charles B. Nemeroff Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for 2022 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
November 20, 2022, Filed Under: NewsIdentifying 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
November 18, 2022, Filed Under: NewsBrain-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
