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·July 22, 2020·4 min read

Common Characteristics of Rare Pediatric Brain Tumors Identified

Researchers have identified specific characteristics of vestibular schwannomas in children. While children have similar symptoms of the brain tumors as experienced by adults, the tumor size was typically larger in pediatric patients at the time of diagnosis.

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·February 24, 2020·3 min read

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in treating stroke, dementia, and migraines

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promise in diminishing the effects of early dementia and proves a safe and effective method for treating acute migraine and PPA.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Simple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Heart rate variability can indicate whether a person has bipolar disorder or major depression, a new study reports.

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·June 6, 2017·4 min read

Memory Loss and Other Cognitive Decline Linked to Blood Vessel Disease in the Brain

A new study links cognitive decline and memory loss to cerebral small vessel disease.

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·May 23, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Share Common Crucial Feature

Findings may explain how neurodegenerative diseases spread throughout the brain and disrupt normal functions. Additionally, treatment for one disease could possibly work for the other two also.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Teenage Binge Drinking Can Affect Brain Function in Future Offspring

Teenage binge drinking isn't just dangerous for teenage brain development, it may also affect the impact of their future children, researchers report.