FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2015·4 min readProteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against NeurodegenerationResearchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2015·4 min readSurprising Link Between TBI and ADHDResearchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readBreak in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readDementia Epidemic May Not be Getting Worse, Despite What the Headlines SayAccording to researchers, the number of people with dementia, both in new cases and total number of existing cases, appears to be stabilizing in Western European countries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·3 min readLingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke SurvivorsA new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Nine Modifiable Risk Factors for Most Cases of Alzheimer’s WorldwideA new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 20, 2015·6 min readHigher Risk of Stroke in People Who Work Long HoursA new study reports people who work 55 hours or more per week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Detected by Testing Saliva for Cortisol LevelsA new study reports that testing the saliva of healthy older people for cortisol levels could help identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2015·3 min readCould the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2015·3 min readUnderstanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse DysfunctionA new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 18, 2015·4 min readNicotine Changes Marijuana’s Effect on the BrainA new study reports on an inverse relationship of smaller hippocampal size yet better memory function in people who use both tobacco and marijuana.Read More
