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ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2019

A number of patients in intensive care units for non-brain-related illnesses may suffer from cognitive dysfunction. Inflammation that occurs as a result of infection and problems with oxygen flow to the brain which occur when breathing is affected, could contribute to cognitive impairments.... Read More...

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Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2019

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2019

Retinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.... Read More...

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Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.... Read More...

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2018

Researchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Parent’s Rights vs Patient Rights: It Matters How We Talk About Brain Injury

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2018

A new article looks at the limitations of parental rights in the medical system when it comes to making decisions for some children with brain injuries. ... Read More...

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Reversing Brain Injury in Newborns and Adults

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.... Read More...

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Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

Using data from replacement players who entered into the NFL when professionals went on strike in 1987, researchers evaluate player mortality and overall health. The findings, researchers report, may help to make the game safer for current football players. ... Read More...

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EEG and fMRI May Detect Consciousness in Patients With Acute, Severe TBI

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2017

Providing patients with acute TBI access to early fMRI and EEG testing will allow medical professionals greater ability to detect levels of consciousness. A new Brain study reports bedside exams may miss critical information about neurophysiological damage.... Read More...

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New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Parent’s Rights vs Patient Rights: It Matters How We Talk About Brain Injury

Reversing Brain Injury in Newborns and Adults

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

EEG and fMRI May Detect Consciousness in Patients With Acute, Severe TBI

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