FeaturedNeurology·June 13, 2013·3 min readNew Molecular-Level Understanding of Brain’s Recovery After StrokeAccording to a new study, specific MicroRNA naturally packaged into exosomes are released by stem cells after a stroke, contributing to better neurological recovery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 29, 2022·5 min readVisual Mental Imagery: A Patient Case Suggests a New Key Brain NetworkResearchers identified a novel brain network that includes the fronto-parietal networks and fusiform gyrus which helps with the encoding of visual mental imagery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2022·9 min readDrinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older AdultsOlder adults who consume alcohol are at less risk of adversive health risk than younger people, a new study reports. Low levels of alcohol consumed by healthy older people can have some health benefits, researchers say.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
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2012·2 min readChocolate: A Sweet Method for Stroke Prevention in Men?Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new study published in Neurology.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
FeaturedNeurology·February 13, 2013·2 min readBlood May Hold Clues to Risk of Memory Problems After MenopauseA new study suggests that blood may hold clues to whether post-menopausal women may have an increased risk for brain damage that can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Bounces BackA new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 31, 2022·4 min readYour Blood Type Could Predict Your Risk of Having a Stroke Before Age 60People who have the blood group type A are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 than those with the most common blood type O, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·6 min readStandard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some StrokesResearchers report standard, intensive blood pressure treatments appear to be effective in the emergency treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 16, 2017·3 min readTherapeutic Cocktail Could Restore Motor Skills after Spinal Cord Injury and StrokeResearchers at Boston Children's Hospital have developed a therapeutic cocktail of molecules that restored fine motor skills in mice with spinal cord injuries. When applied to mice who had experienced stroke symptoms, researchers observed increased axon sprouting in subcortical areas.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 8, 2016·4 min readSet of Genes Linked to Stroke and Dementia IdentifiedResearchers believe they have identified a new set of genes that could be responsible for stroke and dementia.Read More