FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2015·3 min readUsing Hypothermia to Protect Newborn BrainsResearchers confirm a neuroprotective effect of hypothermia treatments on the brains of newborns with HIE.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2015·6 min readHand and Arm Movement Restored to Quadriplegic PatientsSurgeons use a pioneering new technique to effectively restore arm and hand movement to quadriplegic patients, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2015·2 min readDoctors Warn Against Using Induced Hypothermia for Head Injury PatientsDoctors say induced hypothermia may increase the risk of disability and death for TBI patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2015·3 min readLack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2015·3 min readNoninvasive Brain Palpation May Soon Be PossibleResearchers have developed a new imaging method that produces the same information as invasive brain palpation procedures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 7, 2015·2 min readBenzodiazepines May Increase Dementia RiskA new study reports benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax significantly increase the risk for developing dementia in elderly people who have taken the medications for three months or more.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 6, 2015·4 min readPublic’s Misconceptions and Lack of Understanding About Dementia Has Worrying ImplicationsA new study investigates some of the most common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease and how these affect diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for those suffering from dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2015·2 min readStudy Reveals Why Protective Immune Response Can Sometimes Kill NeuronsA new study reveals a certain immune response, which usually helps cells recognize and kill viral infections, can sometimes cause apoptosis in neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2015·4 min readOlder Patients Recover More Slowly From ConcussionsAccording to a new study, older individuals have a harder time recovering from concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2015·3 min readFlu Shots May Reduce Stroke RiskA new study reports the risk of suffering from a stroke is significantly reduced two months after receiving a flu vaccine.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2015·4 min readPredicting How Alzheimer’s Disease Will Affect the BrainResearchers report they are developing a new computer system which uses demographic, genetic and clinical data to help predict how Alzheimer's disease will affect the patient's brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 5, 2015·5 min readNew Gene Linked to Amyloid Plaque Buildup in Alzheimer’s Disease IdentifiedResearchers discover an immune system gene is associated with higher rates of amyloid plaque accumulation in the brains or people with Alzheimer's and older people at risk of the diseaseRead More
