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·February 11, 2013·2 min read

Strokes Associated with Surgery can be Devastating

Prompt identification of perioperative strokes can improve the outcome, researchers suggest. Study suggests several therapies to treat perioperative strokes caused by blood clots.

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·March 7, 2014·3 min read

Touching the Brain

Researchers discover evidence of brain plasticity in patients a number of years after suffering strokes which cause permanent brain damage.

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·August 20, 2012·4 min read

Stroke Disrupts How Brain Controls Muscle Synergies

A new study finds that after a stroke, muscle synergies are activated in altered ways. Furthermore, those disruptions follow specific patterns depending on the severity of the stroke and the amount of time that has passed since the stroke. Distinctive patterns could allow doctors to develop better rehab programs for stroke patients.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·June 15, 2017·4 min read

Music Sessions Can Help Millions Who Struggle to Speak to Lead a Richer Life

Researchers report tailored music sessions may be crucial in helping transform the lives with communication problems, such as those associated with autism, brain damage and stroke.

Genetics Neurology

·May 16, 2012·3 min read

Researcher Discovers Role of Gene Variant Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in Damage to Brain Circulation, Function

A gene variant responsible for vascular damage to the brain is a promising new target for drug therapy to fight...

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·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·October 10, 2022·4 min read

New Star Rating System Helps People Make Informed Decisions About Diet and Healthy Habits

A new meta-analysis focuses on what we know, and what we don't know about what's good and bad for our health.

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·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.

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·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke Recovery

Researchers report on full recovery of forelimb strength in rats after a stroke by using vagus nerve stimulation.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 27, 2017·4 min read

Antidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to Brain

A new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.

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·July 20, 2017·4 min read

Smart Walk Assist Improves Rehabilitation

Researchers have developed a new algorithm for a walking system that allows those with spinal cord injury to regain mobility. Researchers say their system, Smart Walk Assist, is designed to promote natural walking patterns in patients, so the nervous system can learn how to walk again.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 22, 2018·3 min read

Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.

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stroke

Strokes Associated with Surgery can be Devastating

Touching the Brain

Stroke Disrupts How Brain Controls Muscle Synergies

Music Sessions Can Help Millions Who Struggle to Speak to Lead a Richer Life

Researcher Discovers Role of Gene Variant Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in Damage to Brain Circulation, Function

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

New Star Rating System Helps People Make Informed Decisions About Diet and Healthy Habits

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

Researchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke Recovery

Antidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to Brain

Smart Walk Assist Improves Rehabilitation

Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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