FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2017·7 min read3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of ImpactSummary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 19, 2017·5 min readAntibody Helps Detect Protein Implicated in Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring Tau levels in the blood.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2017·4 min readDesigner Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 12, 2017·4 min readLink Between Concussion and Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2016·4 min readHigh School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative DiseasesCompared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 29, 2016·7 min readEvidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL PlayersResearchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2016·3 min readHead Impacts Lead to Brain Changes in High School Football PlayersAfter just one season of playing football, neuroimaging technology reveals changes in gray and white matter correlated with exposure to head trauma in high school students, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2016·1 min readImaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL PlayersResearchers measure a marker of activated glial cell response in current and former NFL football players who have suffered concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2016·4 min readConnection Between Brain Inflammation and CTE IdentifiedA new study reports neuroinflammation could have a direct involvement in the development of CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2016·6 min readExperimental Imaging Agent Reveals Concussion Related CTE in Living BrainResearchers use an experimental PET scan tracer to effectively find brain protein deposits specific to CTE in the brain of a retired NFL player.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2016·5 min readMRI Scans May Be Useful in Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic EncephalopathyResearchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 11, 2016·3 min readFruit Flies May Help Us Develop a Better Understanding of Brain InjuriesA new study suggest using fruit flies as models for TBI could hold the key for identifying genes and pathways to promote repair and minimize damage to the nervous system.Read More
