FeaturedNeurology·June 20, 2018·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Promising for Those With Mild Alzheimer’sDeep brain stimulation of the fornix may prove to be beneficial for people over the age of 65 who suffer from mild Alzheimer's, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·5 min readSelf Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have developed a new deep brain stimulation device that is able to use feedback from the brain to fine tune its signal. The device could help those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2018·5 min readHow Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in HumansAccording to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2018·4 min readLightning Carries Potential Danger to People with Deep Brain StimulatorsResearchers warn some deep brain stimulation devices may dysfunction and shut off during thunderstorms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2018·2 min readBrain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe EpilepsyStimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2018·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation May Help Those With Multiple SclerosisA new study reports dTMS can help to reduce fatigue symptoms in those with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 30, 2018·5 min readBrain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s ProgressionDeep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 21, 2017·5 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Linked to Longer Survival For Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals deep brain stimulation not only improves motor function, but can also increase survival rates for those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 19, 2017·7 min readBrain Zap Saps Destructive UrgesDeep brain stimulation to the nucleus accumbens can help prevent impulsive behaviors, researchers report in PNAS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2017·6 min readDirect Amygdala Stimulation Can Enhance Memory in HumansResearchers report in a new PNAS study that direct stimulation of the amygdala can enhance memory of images a day later, if the stimulation is applied immediately after the images are viewed.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2017·6 min readLow Frequency Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition in Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers report low frequency deep brain stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2017·4 min readYour Neurons Register Familiar Faces, Whether You Notice Them or NotWhether we are consciously aware of seeing a familiar face and object or not, our brains actively notice. A new study sheds light on the nature of conscious perception.Read More
