FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2016·5 min readDiabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIAA drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2016·3 min readA Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke RiskResearchers have discovered an elevated risk of intracerebral hemorrhage in people found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2016·1 min readUmbilical Cord Blood May Speed Stroke RecoveryA new study will evaluate the effectiveness of using banked umbilical cord blood to help the brain heal quicker following an ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2016·5 min readStenting Older Patients May Increase Stroke RiskResearchers reports vascular surgery seems to be safer than stenting for people over 70 with carotid stenosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2016·3 min readComputerized Rehab Can Improve Attention and Executive Function in TBI PatientsAccording to a new study, TBI patients who used computerized cognitive rehab programs showed improvements in attention and executive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·3 min readRecovering Use of Arm Following Stroke With Help of Wireless SleeveResearchers believe their new wireless sleeve technology will help people who have had a stroke to recover the use of their arm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 3, 2016·1 min readRaising Awareness of Link Between Hypertension and Cognitive ImpairmentThe NIH has launched a new campaign to educate the public on the link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 3, 2016·3 min readPinpointing How The Brain Controls Our Written WordsResearchers study stroke survivors who have lost the ability to spell in order to pinpoint the parts of the brain that control how we write words.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readIncreased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 29, 2016·4 min readChanging Up Your Practice Sessions Helps You Master Skills FasterA new study reports that making changes during repeat practice sessions helps people to learn a new skill faster.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2016·5 min readLab Grown Neural Networks Could Repair Axonal Damage With Minimal Brain Tissue DisruptionNew researcher suggests engineered neural networks have the ability to replace and repair lost axonal tracks in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·3 min readHow Birds Learn Through ImitationA new study reveals how birds learn songs through observation and practice. Researchers hope the findings can be applied to developing treatments to help those who have suffered brain injuries to relearn skilled behaviors.Read More
