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Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients

Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioAdrian Owen (left) and Karnig Kazazian combine different neuroimaging methods to assess patients at the bedside in the first few days after their brai

Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioAdrian Owen (left) and Karnig Kazazian combine different neuroimaging methods to assess patients at the bedside in the first few days after their brai
Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra
Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to 'speak' using only the power of thought

Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to 'speak' using only the power of thought

byTel-Aviv UniversityAn image from the experiment of the speech neuroprosthesis (a.k.a speech brain-computer interface). It shows the participant who is completely silent, with his mouth closed,

Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to 'speak' using only the power of thought

byTel-Aviv UniversityAn image from the experiment of the speech neuroprosthesis (a.k.a speech brain-computer interface). It shows the participant who is completely silent, with his mouth closed,
Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in
Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a
Get a free memory screening from the Alzheimer's foundation this November

Get a free memory screening from the Alzheimer's foundation this November

by Cara MurezEarly detection of memory issues is important.It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, includingvitamin deficiency, thyroid condition,sleep apnea,urinary t

Get a free memory screening from the Alzheimer's foundation this November

by Cara MurezEarly detection of memory issues is important.It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, includingvitamin deficiency, thyroid condition,sleep apnea,urinary t
Dementia patients' adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents

Dementia patients' adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of developing dementia is influenced by family history, variations in certain genes, and

Dementia patients' adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of developing dementia is influenced by family history, variations in certain genes, and
Dementia more common in adults with HIV

Dementia more common in adults with HIV

(HealthDay)—People older than 50 years with HIV are more likely to have dementia than people without HIV, according to a study published online Nov. 24 inAIDS.Jennifer O. Lam, from Kaiser Perman

Dementia more common in adults with HIV

(HealthDay)—People older than 50 years with HIV are more likely to have dementia than people without HIV, according to a study published online Nov. 24 inAIDS.Jennifer O. Lam, from Kaiser Perman
Curry spice holds clues to Alzheimer's drug targets

Curry spice holds clues to Alzheimer's drug targets

by Alzheimer's Research UKCalifornian researchers have shed more light on the action of an experimental Alzheimer's drug based on a modified component of the curry spice turmeric. The res

Curry spice holds clues to Alzheimer's drug targets

by Alzheimer's Research UKCalifornian researchers have shed more light on the action of an experimental Alzheimer's drug based on a modified component of the curry spice turmeric. The res
5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia

5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay Reporter5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are associated with an increased risk for depression but seem not to be associated with dementia, according to a study published onl

5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay Reporter5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are associated with an increased risk for depression but seem not to be associated with dementia, according to a study published onl
Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i
Pre-TBI headache affects diagnosis of posttraumatic headache

Pre-TBI headache affects diagnosis of posttraumatic headache

Individuals with headache before traumatic brain injury (TBI) are less likely to receive a diagnosis of posttraumatic headache (PTH), according to a study published online May 20 inHeadache.Zach

Pre-TBI headache affects diagnosis of posttraumatic headache

Individuals with headache before traumatic brain injury (TBI) are less likely to receive a diagnosis of posttraumatic headache (PTH), according to a study published online May 20 inHeadache.Zach