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Thursday, May 8, 2014
The Debate Over Aspirin Use for Stroke Prevention
According to a recent MedPage Today article, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a message to consumers against the use of aspirin for primary prevention of stroke and heart attack, stating that evidence does not support its use, and …
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
New Sensor System Detects Early Signs of Concussion in Real Time
A wireless health-monitoring system, developed by researchers at the University of Arkansas, detects early signs of traumatic brain injury in athletes by continuously monitoring various brain and neural functions. The technology makes it possible for …
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Study Examines Risk of Early Death for People with MCI
One of the first studies to look at a relationship between death and the two types of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) suggests that people who have thinking problems but their memory is still intact might have a higher death rate compared to those who …
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Researchers Discover New Genetic Brain Disorder in Humans
A newly identified disorder associated with degeneration of the central and peripheral nervous system in humans was reported in a recent issue of Cell. The findings were generated by two collaborative scientific teams by performing DNA sequencing of …
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Research Finds Life Stressors Trigger Neurological Disorders
Research from the Children’s National’s Center for Neuroscience found that when expectant mothers are exposed to trauma, illness, alcohol or other drug abuse, these stressors may activate a single molecular trigger in brain cells that can go awry …
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Self-expanding Activities May Help Smokers Quit
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, smokers who are trying to quit should attempt to incorporate new, exciting “self-expanding” activities, which may help minimizing nicotine cravings. The research team based the study’s conclusions from functional …
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Scans Reveal Artists Have Structurally Different Brains
A recent study published in NeuroImage, revealed that artists have increased neural matter in brain areas relating to fine motor movements and visual imagery. During the study, researchers analyzed the brain scans of 21 art students and compared them …
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Apathy May Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age
According to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, older people who exhibit signs of apathy, but not depression, may have smaller brain volumes than those without apathy. “Just as signs of memory loss may signal brain changes related to …
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Narrowing of Carotid Arteries May Lead to Problems with Memory, Thinking
According to research published in Neurology, problems with cognition, memory and decision-making could be linked to narrowing of the neck's carotid artery -- the first research to specifically link narrowing of the carotid arteries to cognitive impairment …
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Study: Nearly Half of Homeless Men Had TBI in Lifetime
In a study conducted at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, almost half of all homeless men who participated had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI) in their lifetimes, 87 percent of the injuries occurring prior to their losing their homes …
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