FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2015·2 min readDoctors Warn Against Using Induced Hypothermia for Head Injury PatientsDoctors say induced hypothermia may increase the risk of disability and death for TBI patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2015·3 min readTBI Recovery Slowed by High Fructose DietA new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readNew Prosthesis Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Re-Encode MemoriesA new neuroprosthesis has been developed to bypass a damaged section of the hippocampus and provide a neighboring area with correctly translated memory. The device could help people with Alzheimer's disease or those who have problems with memory following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 18, 2015·2 min readEarly Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging TechniqueResearchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 15, 2015·4 min readMRI Improves Diagnosis of Microbleeding Following TBI in Military Service MembersAccording to a new study, using MRI to assess patients soon after TBI can lead to more accurate detection of cerebral microbleeding.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 2, 2015·3 min readDeconstructing Brain Systems Involved in Memory and Spatial SkillsA new study suggests hippocampus is dedicated to memory formation, and not spatial skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 14, 2015·4 min readCombat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED BlastsResearchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 6, 2015·3 min readRemapping the Damaged BrainResearchers discover motor functions are remapped through rehabilitative training following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 16, 2014·4 min readNew Technology Advances Eye Tracking as Biomarker for Brain Function and Brain InjuryNew technology has been developed which can assess the location and impact of a brain injury by tracking eye movements.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·4 min readTBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate DementiaA new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 24, 2014·3 min readTest Detects Early Brain Damage in Football PlayersResearchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·3 min readMechanism That Repairs Brain After Stroke DiscoveredFollowing an induced stroke in mice, researchers find astrocytes help promote neurogenesis in the damaged part of the brain.Read More