FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2018·3 min readResearchers Use MRI to Predict Alzheimer’sUsing neuroimaging technology to examine white matter tracts in the brain, researchers were able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 95% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2018·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before DiagnosisA new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 12, 2018·4 min readChildren with Kidney Disease Show Blood Flow Changes in BrainAccording to a new study, children and young adults with chronic kidney disease have changes in cerebral blood flow that could increase the risk of cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2018·4 min readSmoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain CalcificationsResearchers report people who are diabetic or who smoke are more likely to have calcification in the hippocampus. The study hypothesized hippocampal calcification may contribute to cognitive deterioration and brain atrophy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2018·4 min readImpaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following StrokeResearchers report the impairment of the right thalamic and caudate prefrontal pathways appear to be associated with attention deficits in patients following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 30, 2017·2 min readBrain’s Appetite Regulator Disrupted in Obese TeensA new study reports obese teens have disrupted connectivity between numerous areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 30, 2017·3 min readSmartphone Addiction Creates Imbalance in BrainSmartphone and internet addiction appears to have an impact on brain chemistry. A new study reports the ratio of GABA to Glx is significantly increased in the anterior cingulate cortex of teens who are addicted to their smartphones.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·3 min readNo Evidence That Gadolinium Causes Neurologic HarmA new study reports there is no evidence that gadolinium contrast material, commonly used for MRI scans, contributes to cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2017·2 min readMigraines Linked to High Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal FluidAccording to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2017·4 min readStudy Shows Brain Impact of Youth FootballFollowing just one season, children who have a history of concussion and high impact exposure as a result playing football undergo significant brain changes, researchers report.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 27, 2017·4 min readNeurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating TinnitusAccording to a new study that will be presented at RSNA 2017, neurofeedback may help to reduce and, in some cases, eliminate tinnitus.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 22, 2017·3 min readNeuroimaging Study Reveals Brain Difference in People With ADHDResearchers report MRI neuroimaging may help to identify people with ADHD and help to distinguish between different subtypes of the disorder.Read More