FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2015·4 min readInflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia RiskA new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·7 min readDepressed People Who Respond to Placebos Get The Most Help From Real MedicationsA new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 22, 2015·4 min readNew Imaging Method Increases Chance of Early Detection for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports amyloid PET imaging is as effective as the more common cerebrospinal fluid sample test for detecting Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2015·4 min readPathogenic Role of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome Dementia ConfirmedA new study furthers insight into how Alzheimer's disease naturally progresses.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 17, 2015·4 min readEveryday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reports that embarking on everyday activities, such as doing the laundry or washing dishes, provides more benefit to people with Parkinson's disease than occasional strenuous activity in helping to control their symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·5 min readRoom for Improvement in Accuracy of Brain Imaging for DementiaA new study reviews how well different types of neuroimaging tests work to detect and track the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 1, 2015·6 min readSleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory LossA new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 6, 2015·6 min readAbnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat ConcussionsA new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2015·2 min readNew Growth Factor Indicates Possible Regenerative Effects in Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports growth factor could have regenerative effects for those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 6, 2015·3 min readRemapping the Damaged BrainResearchers discover motor functions are remapped through rehabilitative training following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 10, 2014·3 min readSmoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and WomenCigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
