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
FeaturedNeurology·November 20, 2013·2 min readBrain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms FadeNeuroimaging brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months after a mild concussion occurs, researchers report.Read More
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, 2013·4 min readDrug Shows Early Promise in Treating Liver Failure-Related SeizuresA new study reports a potential new treatment for seizures which often occur in children with genetic metabolic disorders and people with liver failure.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
FeaturedNeurology·November 18, 2013·4 min readNew Review Finds Statin Use Not Linked to a Decline in Cognitive FunctionAccording to a comprehensive systematic review, available evidence does not support an association between statins and cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 18, 2013·3 min readSurgeons Find New Method to Reduce Risk of Blood Clots During Brain TraumasResearchers discover a new protocol, which uses preventive blood thinners in the treatment of patients with TBI, lowers the risk of the patients developing fatal blood clots without increasing the risk of intracranial bleeding.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 18, 2013·4 min readNew Hope for Victims of Traumatic Brain InjuryHyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly revives brain function and improves quality of live for those with TBI, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 13, 2013·6 min readMenstrual Cycle Influences Concussion OutcomesWomen who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2013·2 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory LossAccording to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2013·5 min readBiosensor Could Help Detect Brain Injuries During Heart SurgeryA new biosensor has been developed which could alter doctors when serious brain injury occurs during heart surgery. Researchers hope the device could help doctors to devise new ways to minimize brain damage and start treatment rapidly.Read More
