Matthew Adams

Brighton

Lecturer @uniofbrighton | Psychology & philosophy of nature & animal relations, climate crisis | Current AHRC Fellow https://t.co/DwZ9eIINc3 & https://t.co/fwp2iWwNwf

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Electroencephalogram (EEG) Systems Explained

Nov 27, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.The power of EEGElevating patient care with EEGStreamlining workflows with advanced EEG systemsInvesting in the future of neurologyReferencesFurther readingThe power of EEGElectroencephalogram (EEG) is a method used to measure and visualize spontaneous electrical activity within the brain.
Examining the impacts of school bus travel on students' academic performance in two major cities

Nov 3, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kerstyn Lutz |Environment The |Scarlett B. Rakowska |Matthew Adams

INTRODUCTION The influence of school transportation on students’ academic achievement is a topic of considerable interest. Active school travel, encompassing walking and wheeling to and from school, is known to promote health and well-being, including academic performance, but unfortunately, it has seen a decline (Buliung et al., 2009; Dwyer et al., 2001; Lubans et al., 2011; McDonald et al., 2011).
Why Neurodivergent Individuals Hyperfixate

Oct 8, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.What is hyperfixation? Neurodivergent conditions linked to hyperfixationWhy do neurodivergents hyperfixate? The positive and negative effects of hyperfixationManaging hyperfixationConclusionReferencesFurther readingWhat is hyperfixation? Hyperfixation can be defined as an intense interest in or concentration on something for a prolonged period.
Environmental Injustice in Peel Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Air Pollution and Social Vulnerability

Aug 26, 2024 | jccpe.utpjournals.press | Amanda M. Norton |Elysia G. Fuller-Thomson |Matthew Adams

SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS Environmental justice in the context of urban air pollution exposure may be of concern in the Peel Region. Three out of four dimensions of the Ontario Marginalization Index were positively associated with air pollution concentrations at the dissemination area level in the Peel Region. As a result of this analysis, the following policy work is recommended. (a) Research in Canada is inconclusive regarding social vulnerability or marginalization.
The Impact of Hormones on the Nervous System

Jul 7, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Introduction to hormones and the nervous systemKey hormones affecting the nervous systemHormones and mood disordersCognitive function and hormonesNeurological disorders and hormonal imbalancesHormones and behavioral changesCurrent research and future directionsConclusion ReferencesFurther readingHormones are a crucial part of the body's signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues around the body.
Spatial Transcriptomics in Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders

Jun 26, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.What is spatial transcriptomics? Spatial transcriptomics in neuroscienceImpact on neurological disorder researchBridging the gap between research and clinical practiceConclusion: The future of spatial transcriptomics in medicineReferences Further readingSpatial transcriptomics is a new tool that may prove key to increasing our understanding of tissues and the cellular processes at work in a 3D space.
Headache Behind the Eyes: Understanding the Causes

Jun 14, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Different types of headachesCommon causesSerious medical conditionsDiagnostic approachesTreatment optionsWhen to seek medical adviceReferences Further reading Headaches are an uncomfortable sensation experienced by a vast number of people, and this pain sometimes manifests behind the eyes. While this sensation is often due to more benign reasons, numerous more serious conditions produce the same feeling.
Developing Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Jun 5, 2024 | news-medical.net | Danielle Ellis |Matthew Adams

Understanding neurodegenerative diseasesCurrent treatment landscapeEmerging therapeutic strategiesRole of technology and AIChallenges in drug developmentEthical and regulatory considerationsFuture directionsConclusion ReferencesFurther readingNeurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease significantly impact the health of many people worldwide. Due to this impact, researchers around the globe are collaborating to develop targeted treatments.
Is there a brain microbiome?

Apr 29, 2024 | news-medical.net | Lily Ramsey |Matthew Adams

The concept of a brain microbiomeImplications of a brain microbiomeScientific controversy and challengesPotential mechanisms and pathwaysFuture directions in researchReferences and further readingMicrobiome (a term used to describe the microorganisms present within an area) is typically associated with organs in the human body, like the gut, skin, or nasal cavities. However, an emerging body of evidence suggests the presence of a brain microbiome.
Is there a brain microbiome?

Apr 29, 2024 | news-medical.net | Lily Ramsey |Matthew Adams

The concept of a brain microbiomeImplications of a brain microbiomeScientific controversy and challengesPotential mechanisms and pathwaysFuture directions in researchReferences and further readingMicrobiome (a term used to describe the microorganisms present within an area) is typically associated with organs in the human body, like the gut, skin, or nasal cavities. However, an emerging body of evidence suggests the presence of a brain microbiome.