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Featured Genetics

·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Age Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm Neurons

Finding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 15, 2024·3 min read

AI-Enhanced MRIs Show Potential for Brain Abnormality Detection

Researchers have developed a machine learning model that upgrades 3T MRI images to mimic the higher-resolution 7T MRI, providing enhanced detail for detecting brain abnormalities. The synthetic 7T images reveal finer features, such as white matter lesions and subcortical microbleeds, which are often difficult to see with standard MRI systems. This AI-driven approach could improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple sclerosis (MS), though clinical validation is needed before wider use.

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Featured Neurology

·November 30, 2015·4 min read

Air Evacuations Could Further Harm Patients With Brain Injuries

A new study reports air evacuations may pose a significant added risk for people with TBI as they could potentially cause more damage.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 9, 2020·4 min read

Alarming abusive head trauma revealed in computational simulation impact study

Computational model provides caregivers and doctors a better understanding of the potential outcomes for a young child who suffers from a head injury as a result of abuse.

Featured Neurology

·July 22, 2017·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Help Treat TBI

A new study published in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reveals a drug currently used to treat dementia may be helpful in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.

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Featured Neurology

·February 3, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Found in Brains of Middle Aged TBI Patients

A new study reports amyloid plaques are present shortly after brain injury in middle aged people. The findings may help explain why people who suffer TBIs are at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 12, 2018·4 min read

Amygdala May Play Bigger Role in Facial Recognition

Researchers report the amygdala may play a bigger role in facial recognition than previously thought. According to a new study, the amygdala responds more specifically to images of the face than the fusiform face area does.

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Featured Neurology

·May 25, 2016·4 min read

Anemia Could Affect Recovery From TBI

A new study reports anemia may negatively affect the outcomes of patients with TBI.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 9, 2019·3 min read

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Antibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 8, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

People with Alzheimer's disease who use antipsychotic medications have a 29% higher risk of head injury, and a 22% increased risk of TBI compared to those with the neurodegenerative disease who do not use the medications.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 16, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.