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Amantadine was initially developed to prevent replication of the influenza A virus. [18] Its main clinical use today is treatment of Parkinson's disease. [18] Other uses include treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects, motor fluctuations during levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and autistic spectrum disorders.
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(The Center Square) - Treating traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be a long and costly road. Experts in the field say that leaving these injuries untreated or under-treated can be even costlier.
A wakefulness-promoting agent (WPA), or wake-promoting agent, is a drug that increases wakefulness and arousal. [1] [2] [3] They are similar to but distinct from psychostimulants, which not only promote wakefulness but also produce other more overt central nervous system effects, such as improved attention span, executive functions, vigilance and motivation.
Research finds five habits and lifestyle tweaks that may lower the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and boost overall brain health. Scientists Find These 5 Factors Improve ...
The longer the brain has been awake, the greater the synchronous firing rates of cerebral cortex neurons. After sustained periods of sleep, both the speed and synchronicity of the neurons firing are shown to decrease. [5] Another effect of wakefulness is the reduction of glycogen held in the astrocytes, which supply energy to the neurons ...
Because of the lack of data to support the use of specially constructed helmets, some companies are creating in-built helmet sensors and software for brain injury prevention. The Swiss National Ice Hockey League is testing out systems that combine helmet-integrated sensors and analysis software to reveal a player’s ongoing brain injury risk ...