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Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2019

A novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write.... Read More...

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Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2019

Researchers have developed a new method, using diathermy smoke, to distinguish between malignant tumor tissue and healthy tissue during surgery. ... Read More...

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Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Following surgery, the brains of children with epilepsy are able to remap and compensate for damaged areas of the visual cortex. The findings shed light on brain plasticity.... Read More...

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Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgery

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2019

Functional connectivity problems associated with temporal lobe epilepsy appear to improve after surgery. ... Read More...

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New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2019

A synthetic, non-toxic form of scorpion venom helps illuminate brain tumors when stimulated by a near-infrared laser. A clinical trial of the agent showed it to be safe for use in brain cancer patients.... Read More...

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Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older People

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

Researchers report they have identified biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in spinal fluid samples of a significant number of older patients hospitalized as a result of hip fractures. The study suggests neural alterations that lead to poor balance in older people may signify an increased risk of falls that result in hip fractures, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest the hip fracture, therefore, may serve as an early sign of Alzheimer's in older patients.... Read More...

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Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain Surgery

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

Stimulating the cingulum bundle during neurosurgery where people are awake results in immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness in patients, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

A new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.... Read More...

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Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers have developed a new and innovative surgery that involves the transfer of nerves to help restore movement to children suffering paralysis as a result of contracting AFM.... Read More...

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Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2018

Researchers report human growth hormone, prepared from human tissue prior to 1985, may have been contaminated with seeds of the amyloid beta protein. In a new study, researchers injected mice with the original c-hGH batches containing amyloid beta which seeded amyloid pathology, even decades after storage. Findings support the hypothesis that the Alzheimer's causing proteins can be transmitted to from contaminated materials.... Read More...

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The Dire Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2018

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep. ... Read More...

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neurosurgery

Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgery

New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom

Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older People

Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain Surgery

Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

The Dire Consequences of Sleep Deprivation