scholarly journals Abnormal intrinsic and extrinsic connectivity within the magnetic mismatch negativity brain network in schizophrenia: A preliminary study

2012 ◽  
Vol 135 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 23-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Dima ◽  
S. Frangou ◽  
L. Burge ◽  
S. Braeutigam ◽  
A.C. James
2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
pp. 2411-2424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick C. M. Wong ◽  
Jinghua Ou ◽  
Celestina W. Y. Pang ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Chi Shing Tse ◽  
...  

Purpose We report a preliminary study that prospectively tests the potential cognitive enhancing effect of foreign language (FL) learning in older adults with no clear signs of cognitive decline beyond what is age typical. Because language learning engages a large brain network that overlaps with the network of cognitive aging, we hypothesized that learning a new language later in life would be beneficial. Method Older adults were randomly assigned to 3 training groups: FL, games, and music appreciation. All were trained predominately by a computer-based program for 6 months, and their cognitive abilities were tested before, immediately after, and 3 months after training. Results FL and games, but not music appreciation, improved overall cognitive abilities that were maintained at 3 months after training. Conclusion This is the 1st randomized control study providing preliminary support for the cognitive benefits of FL learning.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. e0178694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Chang ◽  
Hiroyuki Iizuka ◽  
Hideki Kashioka ◽  
Yasushi Naruse ◽  
Masahiro Furukawa ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
John H.L. Watson ◽  
John L. Swedo ◽  
R.W. Talley

A preliminary study of human mammary carcinoma on the ultrastructural level is reported for a metastatic, subcutaneous nodule, obtained as a surgical biopsy. The patient's tumor had responded favorably to a series of hormonal therapies, including androgens, estrogens, progestins, and corticoids for recurring nodules over eight years. The pertinent nodule was removed from the region of the gluteal maximus, two weeks following stilbestrol therapy. It was about 1.5 cms in diameter, and was located within the dermis. Pieces from it were fixed immediately in cold fixatives: phosphate buffered osmium tetroxide, glutaraldehyde, and paraformaldehyde. Embedment in each case was in Vestopal W. Contrasting was done with combinations of uranyl acetate and lead hydroxide.


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