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The image is a CT scan of intracerebral hemorrhage.

·March 18, 2013·3 min read

Similar Neuro Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Low-Grade Brain Bleeding as Infants with no Bleeding

Preterm infants with low-grade periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) brain bleeding could have similar long term neurodevelopmental outcomes as babies with no bleeding, researchers suggest.

The image shows a diagram of the brain with specific regions of the dopamine and serotonin pathways mapped out.

Featured Psychology

·March 15, 2013·2 min read

Discovery Could Yield Treatment for Cocaine Addicts

Researchers discovered cocaine causes cells within the nucleus accumbens to boost the production of two specific proteins linked to addition and learning. Understanding addiction on a molecular level could lead to future developments for new treatments.

The image shows a neuron which creates dopamine. The caption best describes this image.

Featured Neurology

·March 14, 2013·4 min read

Transplanted Brain Cells in Monkeys Light Up Personalized Therapy

Researchers transplanted neural cells, derived from adult skin cells, into monkeys; where they developed into several different types of brain cells. The research could eventually help provide new treatment avenues for patients with a wide range of neurological diseases.

The image is a brain scan of a patient with recurrent glioblastoma.

Brain Cancer Featured

·March 12, 2013·3 min read

Using Fat to Fight Brain Cancer

Researchers discover stem cells from a patient's own fat could potentially deliver new treatments directly to the brain after the removal of a glioblastoma, the most common form of brain cancer.

The illustration shows a brain which is labeled and has the anterior cingulate highlighted in yellow.

Featured Neurology

·March 12, 2013·3 min read

Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage

A new study finds lasting structural damage to the brain can be caused by a single concussion.

The image is a diagram comparing the difference between neuron damage and associated damage in alzheimer's disease with normal neurons.

Featured Neurology

·March 8, 2013·2 min read

Buphenyl Identified as a Possible Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease

Buphenyl (sodium phenylbutyrate), a medication approved for the treatment of hyperammonemia, could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

The image shows a diagram of veins in the neck which are affected by CCSVI.

Featured Neurology

·March 8, 2013·3 min read

Low Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in MS

Using several imaging methods, researchers note chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, CCSVI, occurs in low rates for patients with multiple sclerosis and non-MS volunteers.

The image shows a brain scan with the thalamus highlighted.

Featured Neurology

·March 6, 2013·1 min read

People with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain Damage

Using MRI scans on patients with multiple sclerosis and associated cognitive problems, researchers noted extra white matter dysfunction in areas important for cognitive skills.

The image shows schwann cells. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neurology

·March 6, 2013·3 min read

New Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nerve Damage

Researchers discover a build up of acylcarnitines in Schwann cells can lead to nerve damage noted in patients with peripheral neuropathy.

The image is an illustration of a deep brain stimulation device fitted.

Featured Neurology

·March 6, 2013·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa

Researchers observe weight gain and improved mental state in some patients with chronic anorexia nervosa as a result of deep brain stimulation.

The image shows a cross section slice of a NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2 Bilateral schwannomas from a patient.

Featured Neurology

·March 5, 2013·2 min read

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Peripheral Neuropathy

Researchers identify the role of the tumor suppressor Merlin in regulating the integrity of axons. Damage to the axons may result in peripheral neuropathy.

This is a histopathogic image of senile plaques seen in the cerebral cortex in a patient with presenile onset of Alzheimer disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 5, 2013·2 min read

Green Tea Extract Interferes with the Formation of Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimers Disease

Researchers used a specific molecule in green tea extract, EGCG, to control metal associated amyloid beta aggregates associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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Similar Neuro Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Low-Grade Brain Bleeding as Infants with no Bleeding

Discovery Could Yield Treatment for Cocaine Addicts

Transplanted Brain Cells in Monkeys Light Up Personalized Therapy

Using Fat to Fight Brain Cancer

Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage

Buphenyl Identified as a Possible Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease

Low Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in MS

People with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain Damage

New Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nerve Damage

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Peripheral Neuropathy

Green Tea Extract Interferes with the Formation of Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimers Disease

Ozempic Weight Loss Success Varies by DNA

One Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism Mutations

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm

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