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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Life After Radiation for Brain Cells
A new mouse model study from Johns Hopkins suggests that neural stem cells can help replace cells injured by radiation, potentially restoring lost function. This finding bucks the long-held belief that once damaged by radiation, healthy brain cells cannot …
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Study: Migraines May Increase Risk of Brain Lesions
A study conducted at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that migraines might have long-lasting effects on the structure of the brain. While migraines have been considered a benign disorder, researchers found that migraine increased a sufferer …
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Young People at Higher Risk for Stroke Than in Previous Years, Study Finds
A study conducted at the Loyola University Medical Center has found that 15 percent of the most common strokes happen in teens and young adults. According to reports, more young people are at risk for ischemic stroke, which occurs when blood flow …
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Vigorous Exercise in Young Men May Reduce Epilepsy Risk
A study reported in Neurology suggests that men who exercise as young adults lower their risk of developing epilepsy as they get older. “Exercise may affect epilepsy risk in two ways. It may protect the brain and create stronger brain reserve, or …
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Intracerebral Injections of Bone Marrow-Based Stem Cells May Reduce Cognitive Deficits After Stroke
A mouse-model study reported in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience notes that the intracerebral injection of mesenchymal stem cells dervied from bone marrow may reduce cognitive deficiencies following an ischemic stroke. The American Heart Association …
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Researchers Uncover Promising Treatment Target for Meningioma
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found a specific protein in almost 100 percent of high-grade meningiomas. The finding suggests a new therapy target for this common brain tumor, a type that does not respond to chemotherapy. The protein, NY-ESO-1, is …
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Study Reveals How the Brain Recalls Pleasure, Hints at Implications for Addiction
A study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham revealed how the brain recalls pleasure and what it means for drug addiction. See video below or click here to read the full article.
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Study: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy May Affect Mood, Memory
A new study suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may affect a patient's behavior, mood or memory and thinking skills. CTE is commonly associatedwith repeat brain trauma, including concussions in athletes. For the study, researchers studied …
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Immune Cells Called to Brain in Stress Response Influence Mood
A mouse model study at Ohio State University found that during periods of prolonged stress, cells from the immune system are sent to the brain and promote symptoms of anxiety. The results suggest that stress can lead to mood disorders and may identify …
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Report Chronicles Unique Form of Musical Hallucination
As she was trying to sleep, a 60-year-old woman began hearing music, as if there were a radio playing. But the music was playing in her mind, and she did not know the tunes, ones that her husband noted were popular when she sang or hummed them. This …
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