FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·3 min readIntranasal Insulin Could Treat Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossResearchers have made a promising discovery for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Insulin administered intranasally has lasting results for improving memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·4 min readStudy Reveals How Prion Diseases Spread From the Gut to the BrainA new study reveals how prions are able to spread from the gut and into the brain after a person eats contaminated meat.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 3, 2015·4 min readCommonly Prescribed Dementia Drugs Could Cause Harmful Weight LossA new study reports some drugs commonly prescribed to help treat dementia patients can cause significant weight loss and increase mortality.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·July 31, 2015·6 min readTargeted Therapy Appears Effective Against Subtype of MedulloblastomaAccording to a new study, a drug currently used to treat advanced skin cancer has also shown to be effective against the SHH subtype of Medulloblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2015·8 min readParalyzed Men Move Legs with New Non-Invasive Spinal Cord StimulationAccording to a new study, five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 29, 2015·4 min readProtein Fragment Produced in the Brain Inhibits Enzyme Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports a naturally occurring protein fragment produced in the brain can inhibit a key enzyme implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 28, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk FactorsResearchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·4 min readPaving the Way to Treat Brain Rhythm DisordersFindings could help lead to new treatments for brain disorders marked by chaotic neural oscillations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Memory Loss Accelerated by DeliriumResearchers report of accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patient who also exhibit signs of delirium.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2015·2 min readRegular Exercise Could Help Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s PatientsReduced levels of tau protein measured in spinal fluid of older people who regularly exercised. Study finds memory can improve with help of exercise in those with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2015·2 min readNew Drug Slows Progression of Mild Alzheimer’s DiseaseA drug currently in phase 3 of trials appears to slow the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease.Read More