FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 22, 2016·4 min readStem Cell Therapy Heals Injured Mouse BrainResearchers report a new technique may help increase the production of neurons in mice following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readCalcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health ConditionsAccording to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·3 min readNanotech ‘Tattoo’ Can Map Emotion and Monitor Muscle ActivityNew technology could help improve muscle control and rehabilitation for those with stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·6 min readMeasuring Damage to Brain Networks May Aid Stroke Treatment and Predict RecoveryResearchers report functional brain scans that measure damage to the brain's communication network could predict stroke recovery.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·8 min readPredicting Language Deficits Following Strokes with Connectome Based ImagingResearchers report that, following a stroke, mapping the brain's white matter connections in addition to imaging tissue damage could help to predict which patients will have language deficits and how severe they may be.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 5, 2016·6 min readCerebrovascular Disease Linked to Alzheimer’sDiseases blood vessels in the brain could contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 28, 2016·6 min readSimple Recreational Activities Just As Effective As Virtual Reality For Stroke RehabPlaying cards or throwing a soft ball may be as effective as virtual reality in helping people recover from strokes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 18, 2016·4 min readPredicting The Risk of Post Treatment Brain Bleeding Following a StrokeUsing MRI brain scans, researchers have determined there is an association between the extent of disruption to the blood-brain barrier and the severity of bleeding following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2016·5 min readCerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Increased Disability RisksA new study reports cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk for physical and cognitive disabilities in those with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 14, 2016·4 min readMigraines Could Be a Risk Marker For Stroke and Heart AttackWomen who suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and strokes in later life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 13, 2016·4 min readStrokes Damage the Blood-Spinal Cord BarrierA new study reports on how ischemic stroke can cause long term damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2016·9 min readAir Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke WorldwideAccording to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.Read More