FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2013·3 min readHuman Stem Cells Predict Efficacy of Alzheimer DrugsResearchers transform iPSCs into neurons to test the efficacy of drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 6, 2013·5 min readStudy Treats Alzheimer’s by Delivering Protein Across Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers discover a way to traverse the blood-brain barrier and retinal-blood barrier to deliver a molecule which degrades the main component of Alzheimer's plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 5, 2013·3 min readA Simple Eye Test for Multiple SclerosisResearchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2013·4 min readMolecular Sensor Detects Early Signs of Multiple SclerosisResearchers devise a new molecular sensor which can detect multiple sclerosis at its earliest stage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2013·2 min readNew Study Suggests Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to BrainA diet which is low in vitamin D could cause damage to the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2013·2 min readUniform Protocols, Clear Standards For Determining Brain Death Would Offer Significant BenefitsA new report urges clear standards and uniform protocols to be developed for declaring a patient brain dead.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 26, 2013·3 min readInduced Hypothermia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients With Severe Bacterial Meningitis; May Be HarmfulAccording 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 25, 2013·4 min readBreaking the Brain Clock Predisposes Nerve Cells to NeurodegenerationResearchers discover the expression of certain clock genes plays a critical role in delaying the emergence of age-related signs in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 22, 2013·2 min readStudy Looks at Better Prediction For Epileptic Seizures Through Adaptive Learning ApproachResearchers have developed a computational model which can more accurately predict when the next epileptic seizure will occur by using a patient's personalized medical information.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 21, 2013·2 min readClinical Trial Brings Positive Results for Tinnitus SufferersUsing VNS tone therapy is safe and has brought some significant improvement to some tinnitus sufferers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 20, 2013·5 min readStudy Reveals How Variant Forms of APOE Protein Impact Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports even low levels of APOE4 can increase beta-amyloid plaques in the brain and neuronal damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. However, introducing APOE2 can reduce amyloid deposits and other associated damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 20, 2013·6 min readResearchers Discover Idling Brain Activity in Severely Brain Injured Patients Who “Wake Up” After Using a Sleep DrugResearchers discover a signature of brain activity in some severely brain injured patients, who regained some consciousness after using certain drug treatments.Read More