FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2017·4 min readHow Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the BrainResearchers have discovered specific neurochemical changes in brain regions associated with brain remapping following amputation. Also, these changes may persist once the limb is reattached.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 2, 2016·7 min readPhantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb PainResearchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·October 27, 2016·5 min readCause of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees IdentifiedAccording to researchers, a reorganization of wiring in the brain could be an underlying cause of phantom limb pain experienced by amputees.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2016·6 min readResearchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct MovementA new study reports researchers have successfully used brain stimulation to provide touch feedback and direct movement. The findings could benefit those with spinal cord injury to regain movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·3 min readBrain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb PainA new study reports transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce phantom limb pain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 23, 2015·2 min readConfusion Afoot: Why Most People Can’t Tell Their Toes Apart Without LookingA new study suggests we may have problems telling our toes apart and this might have implications for the way our brain perceives our bodies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2014·3 min readPhantom Limb Pain Relieved When Amputated Arm Is Put Back to WorkA new method of treating phantom limb pain which utilizes several technologies is providing successful.Read More
