Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Epilepsy: Causes and risk factors
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes of and risk factors for epilepsy.
Nov 21, 2022
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News tagged with neurological injuries
Medical research
Small-molecule drug reverses neural effects of concussion
A small molecule called ISRIB that was identified at UC San Francisco can reverse the neuronal and cognitive effects of concussion in mice weeks after an injury occurred, new research has found.
Oct 12, 2022
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Neuroscience
Radiotracer that detects important contributor to neurological diseases is tested for the first time in humans
Loss of myelin—a protective insulating layer around neurons—is a key contributor to many neurological diseases including multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, and dementia; however, there ...
Oct 5, 2022
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Neuroscience
Can 'random noise' unlock our learning potential?
Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, "noise" may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential.
Sep 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pseudobulbar affect: An often-overlooked condition
"Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect," the inaugural publication of the new Insights & Implications in Gerontology series from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses an often overlooked or misunderstood condition ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers discover new function performed by nearly half of brain cells
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine have discovered a previously unknown function performed by a type of cell that comprises nearly half of all cells in the brain.
Apr 28, 2022
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Neuroscience
Novel small molecule potently attenuates neuroinflammation in brain and glial cells
Neuroinflammation can worsen outcomes in stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, as well as accelerate neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. This suggests that limiting neuroinflammation ...
Sep 23, 2021
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Medications
Tiny cannabis capsules could help treat neurological diseases
A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve the absorption rate of medicinal cannabis when taken orally, which could potentially be used to treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Neuroscience
Novel device records, senses and manipulates 'mini-brains'
A team of scientists, led by researchers at Northwestern University, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), has developed novel technology promising to increase understanding of how brains ...
Mar 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
The important role of music in neurorehabilitation: Filling in critical gaps
Music-based interventions have become a core ingredient of effective neurorehabilitation in the past 20 years thanks to the growing body of knowledge. In this theme issue of Neurorehabilitation, experts in the field highlight ...
Mar 10, 2021
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