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Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation increased cerebral blood flow, stabilized the blood-brain barrier and reduced infarct size in preclinical models of ischemic stroke. The stimulation also showed benefit in randomized human trials and improved functional outcomes.... Read More...

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Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2019

Aspirin may help reduce further bleeding in those who have suffered a stroke.... Read More...

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Da Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2019

Traumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.... Read More...

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Music and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke Recovery

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2019

Listening to music was associated with improvements in memory and cognition while participating in mindfulness improved mood in patients who recently suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers believe combining the two approaches may enhance both cognition and mood in patients early post-stroke.... Read More...

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Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

Two drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.... Read More...

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Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume.... Read More...

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This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke.... Read More...

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Train your brain, change your brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2019

Neurofeedback training helps reinforce brain patterns associated with motor function while participants complete imaginary motor tasks. The findings may help in the rehabilitation for stroke and other disorders that compromise motor function. ... Read More...

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Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women. ... Read More...

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Study of multiple sclerosis patients shows 18 percent misdiagnosed

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

18% of new patients treated at two Los Angeles hospitals for multiple sclerosis were misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease. The misdiagnosed patients were often treated unnecessarily with medications designed for MS. From their findings, researchers report the most common alternative diagnosis was migraine. ... Read More...

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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks a day may not help protect against stroke. Researchers report blood pressure and stroke risk increase with alcohol consumption.... Read More...

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Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

Psychostimulant use in young adults is correlated with an increased risk of stroke.... Read More...

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Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Da Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not stroke

Music and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke Recovery

Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

Train your brain, change your brain

Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women

Study of multiple sclerosis patients shows 18 percent misdiagnosed

Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke

Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults