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·March 13, 2014·1 min read

Scientists Catch Brain Damage in the Act

Researchers uncover how hypoxia and inflammation cause brain damage in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and strokes.

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·March 12, 2014·3 min read

Study Suggests New Rehabilitation Methods for Amputees and Stroke Patients

Researchers shed light on new ways in which patients compensate when losing a dominant hand and suggest new rehabilitation techniques for those recovering from upper limb amputations and strokes.

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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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·January 15, 2014·3 min read

Speech Means Using Both Sides of Our Brain

New research alters previous conceptions about neurological activity, finding we use both sides of our brain for speech.

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·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Estrogen: Not Just Produced by the Ovaries

New research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.

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·November 26, 2013·3 min read

Induced Hypothermia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients With Severe Bacterial Meningitis; May Be Harmful

According to a new study, for adults with severe bacterial meningitis, induced hypothermia did not improve patient outcomes. Researchers suggest this treatment may even be harmful.

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·November 11, 2013·5 min read

Biosensor Could Help Detect Brain Injuries During Heart Surgery

A new biosensor has been developed which could alter doctors when serious brain injury occurs during heart surgery. Researchers hope the device could help doctors to devise new ways to minimize brain damage and start treatment rapidly.

The diagram shows the different types of brain strokes.

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·October 24, 2013·3 min read

Experimental Drug Reduces Brain Damage in Rodents

An experimental drug appears to reduce brain damage, improve motor skills and eliminate hemorrhaging in older stroke afflicted rodents.

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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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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

1 in 4 Stroke Patients Suffer PTSD

A new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.

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·June 13, 2013·3 min read

New Molecular-Level Understanding of Brain’s Recovery After Stroke

According to a new study, specific MicroRNA naturally packaged into exosomes are released by stem cells after a stroke, contributing to better neurological recovery.

The image shows an fMRI of a participant with a stroke viewed performing actions mentioned in the research.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Study Charts Exercise for Stroke Patients’ Brains

Using neuroimaging, researchers discover that stroke patients' brains show strong cortical motor activity when watching others perform physical tasks. The findings offer new insight into potential stroke rehabilitation therapy.