Study ties stroke-related brain blood vessel abnormality to gut bacteria

by National Institutes of HealthAn NIH funded study found a link between the appearance of abnormal, stroke-inducing blood vessel bundles, called cavernous angiomas, and the composition of a pers

Updated on: April 11,2024 13

Study ties stroke-related brain blood vessel abnormality to gut bacteria

by National Institutes of HealthAn NIH funded study found a link between the appearance of abnormal, stroke-inducing blood vessel bundles, called cavernous angiomas, and the composition of a pers

Updated on:April 11,2024 13

Updated guidelines on cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brai

Updated on: February 05,2024 11

Updated guidelines on cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brai

Updated on:February 05,2024 11

Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

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Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

Updated on:February 24,2024 19

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on:December 28,2023 18

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

Teen concussion tied to higher risk for suicidal behaviors

by Lori SolomonAdolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in theJournal of Athletic Training.Jacob J.M.

Updated on: December 26,2023 11

Teen concussion tied to higher risk for suicidal behaviors

by Lori SolomonAdolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in theJournal of Athletic Training.Jacob J.M.

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A better 'map' of the lights you see when you close your eyes can improve 'bionic eye' outcomes

byMonash UniversityThe simulation paradigm The simulation paradigm. (a) Retinotopic data of one subject from the Human Connectome Project. On the left are the lateral view and posterior view of

Updated on: January 06,2024 16

A better 'map' of the lights you see when you close your eyes can improve 'bionic eye' outcomes

byMonash UniversityThe simulation paradigm The simulation paradigm. (a) Retinotopic data of one subject from the Human Connectome Project. On the left are the lateral view and posterior view of

Updated on:January 06,2024 16

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on: January 05,2024 12

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on:January 05,2024 12

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on: January 05,2024 14

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on:January 05,2024 14

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on: January 06,2024 11

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on:January 06,2024 11

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

New study using novel approach for glioblastoma treatment shows promising results, extending survival

byUniversity Health NetworkAn illustration of oncolytic virus and an anti-PD-1 antibody working together to defeat cancer cells. Credit: Tal BavliA new international study published inNatu

Updated on:January 04,2024 9