FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2013·4 min readBlood Test Accurately Diagnoses Concussion and Predicts Long Term Cognitive DisabilityHigh levels of SNTF in the blood after TBI correlate with brain tissue damage, researchers discover.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds Altered Brain Connections in Epilepsy PatientsPatients with temporal lobe epilepsy have widespread, abnormal connections in their brains. The finding could provide new clues for diagnosis and treatment, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 4, 2013·2 min readBrain Aging is Conclusively Linked to GenesResearchers discover the decline in brain function, which occurs during normal aging, is influenced by genetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·4 min readStudy Shows How Infections in Newborns are Linked to Later Behavior ProblemsInflammation in the brain prevents cells from accessing the iron they need in order to perform a critical role in neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·3 min readLithium in the BrainAccording to new research, higher accumulation of Lithium occurs in the brain's white matter.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 17, 2013·4 min readPredicting Who Will Have Chronic PainBrain structure abnormalities could predispose people to chronic pain following a lower back injury, researchers suggest.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2013·4 min readMultiple Sclerosis Appears to Originate in Different Part of Brain than Long BelievedImportant clues about the causes of MS could be found in gray matter, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2013·2 min readHigh-Flying Pilots at Increased Risk of Brain LesionsPilots who fly at high altitude could be at increased risk of brain lesions, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 31, 2013·2 min readFASD Impacts Brain Development Throughout Childhood and Adolescence, Not Just at BirthA new study shows neurodevelopment is delayed throughout childhood and adolescence for those born with FASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2013·5 min readBreakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in KidsResearchers discover children with sensory processing disorder have quantifiable differences in brain structure. The finding shows a biological basis for the disorder which sets it apart from other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2013·3 min readFrequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain InjuryResearchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readBreastfeeding Benefits Babies’ BrainsUsing MRI brain imaging, researchers discover babies which are only breastfed have improved brain development over those who are fed with a combination of formula and breast milk, or those formula fed alone.Read More
