FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s Brain Change Measured in HumansResearchers have successfully measured a significant difference between the brains of patients with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease and their healthy family members who do not carry the genetic mutation for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·June 11, 2013·3 min readSurgeon Uses Electrical Stimulation to Speed Recovery in Bell’s Palsy PatientsA surgeon is using electrical stimulation as part of an advanced surgical technique to treat Bell's palsy. Stimulating the patient's damaged facial nerves with an electrical current helps 'jump start' the nerve in order to restore improved facial movement more quickly.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2013·3 min readStudy Charts Exercise for Stroke Patients’ BrainsUsing neuroimaging, researchers discover that stroke patients' brains show strong cortical motor activity when watching others perform physical tasks. The findings offer new insight into potential stroke rehabilitation therapy.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
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min read3-D Map of Blood Vessels in Cerebral Cortex Holds SuprisesA new study describes the vascular architecture within the cerebral cortex, exploring what the structure means for neuroimaging and the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min readReduced Brain Volume in Kids with Low Birth Weight Tied to Academic StrugglesAnalysing recent MRI data of adolescents who were born with low birth weight, researchers tie smaller brain volumes to poor academic achievement.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 5, 2013·4 min readNew Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate and SafeNeurosurgeons have developed a new way to perform deep brain stimulation surgeries. The new technique allows for more accurate placement of the electrodes in the brain and is likely to be safer for patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 5, 2013·3 min readStudy Expands Concerns About Anesthesia’s Impact on the BrainUsing laboratory mice, researchers show anesthesia's neurotoxic effects depend upon the age of the neurons in the brain and not the age of the animal undergoing anesthesia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 4, 2013·3 min readHeart Health Matters to Your BrainNew research finds an increased risk for cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2013·3 min readTechnique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain HemorrhageResearchers suggest measuring blood flow in the brain could be an easy and noninvasive way to predict hemorrhage or stroke in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support though ECMO technique.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 30, 2013·3 min readLow Doses of THC Can Halt Brain DamageAccording to researchers, extremely low doses of THC can protect the brain both before and after injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2013·3 min readFrom Trauma to TauResearchers discover traumatic brain injuries generate tau oligomers, a protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The discovery could provide insight into lasting brain damage caused by TBI.Read More
