... Abstract Development of a safe method to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the brain is expected to enhance learning and memory, induce tolerance to cerebral infarction or tolerance to depressive state, improve glucose metabolism, and suppress appetite and body weight...

... of carnosine shown in fast-twitch fibres might relate to an effect of enhanced Ca 2+ ion sensitivity. Dutka and Lamb [ 37 ] and Dutka et al. [ 38 ] showed that the increase in Ca 2+ ion sensitivity on E-C coupling occurred in a concentration-dependent manner and suggested that higher concentrations of M-Carn...

... Abstract The Enhancing Visual Acuity (EVA) System (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Centre International B.V.) features a unique fluid control system - VacuFlow Valve Timing Intelligence (VTi®) - and represents the next-generation evolution of pump machines. VacuFlow VTi® overcomes the limitations...

... Abstract This chapter reviews the role of motivation in learning outcomes, a relevant topic for cognitive remediation programs which seek to enhance learning of neuropsychological skills. The literature indicates that people with schizophrenia who participate in cognitive remediation are more...

... Abstract Convection-enhanced delivery (CED) is a novel method of bypassing the blood-brain barrier for administration of therapeutic agents directly into brain with a potential to provide concentrations that cannot be achieved with systemic drug delivery. This technique has grown significantly...

... diathermy (unipolar or bipolar) to the sclera to prevent tissue damage and shrinkage. Lidocaine 2% and adrenaline 1:200,000 (Astra Zeneca, Cambridge, UK) can also be used, and this has the advantage of enhancing hydrostasis and minimising the local pain receptor feedback loop, resulting in further local...

... Zeneca, UK) can also be used, and this has the advantage of enhancing hydrostasis and minimising the local pain receptor feedback loop resulting in further local inflammatory cytokine release. Topical apraclonidine 1% is also very useful to achieve haemostasis before and after incising the conjunctiva...