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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 21, 2015·5 min read

Blood Vessels Age Well

Aging could trigger an adaptive response to counteract the effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels, a new study reports.

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·July 17, 2015·4 min read

New Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

An existing anti-malaria drug shows promise for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·July 16, 2015·3 min read

High Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years Later

According to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.

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·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Human Amygdala Stimulated by Researchers to Gain Insight into Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

For the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.

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·July 15, 2015·6 min read

Small Brain Lesions Could Warn of Heightened Stroke Risk

Tiny brain lesions, often disregarded by doctors, could hold clues to people at increased risk of strokes, a new study reports.

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Brain Cancer Featured

·July 14, 2015·2 min read

New Classification System for Brain Tumors

Researchers have created a simple radiological method to predict the development of gliomas.

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·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in Mice

Researchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Lasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem Cells

According to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 9, 2015·4 min read

Increased Dementia Risk Linked to Diabetes Complications

A new study reports diabetics who experience high rates of complications also have an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·July 8, 2015·3 min read

Long-Term Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on the Brain and Cognition

A new study reports on the negative changes in the ability to regulate blood flow to the brain and lower scores in tests of cognitive skills for people with type 2 diabetes.