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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Finding of Key Brain Development Signal May Lead to Additional Study of Neurological Conditions
At the Scripps Research Institute, scientists have decoded a molecular signal that aids in the development of the neocortex, the region responsible for sensory processing, consciousness, reasoning, long-term memory and other functions. The finding may …
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Commentary: Endovascular Treatment May Be Reasonable for Certain Stroke Patients
By using nonsurgical endovascular techniques to extract the blood clot curbing blood flow to the brain, endovascular treatment is still considered a reasonable treatment options for some sufferers of acute stroke, according to a commentary in the August …
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Newly Discovered “Grid Cell” May Serve as the Brain’s GPS
Researchers have identified a new type of brain cell that helps people maintain a sense of direction, allowing them to keep track of their relative location while in an unfamiliar place. The grid cell, as it is called, helps the brain assess navigational …
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Study Links Alcoholism to Hyper-Active Dopamine Response in Brain
Individuals who are likely to develop an alcohol addiction demonstrate a distinct brain response while drinking, according to research conducted at McGill University. The findings, published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, were discovered …
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Friday, August 16, 2013
NYU Medical Center Leads the Largest-Ever Genetic Study of Epilepsy
Neurologists and epilepsy researchers at the New York University Langone Medical Center have assessed why those at an increased risk of epilepsy never develop the condition and why some treatments work better for some patients than others. The study, …
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Ted Talk: Steven Schwaitzberg on Minimally Invasive Surgery and a Universal Translator for Surgeons
From Ted.com: Laparoscopic surgery uses minimally invasive incisions -- which means less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. But Steven Schwaitzberg has run into two problems teaching these techniques to surgeons around the world -- language …
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Study: No Genetic Link Between Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
According to a study published in JAMA Neurology, there appears to be no genetic overlap between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Data for the study included sets from the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the United States. Findings conclude …
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Study: Breastfeeding May Reduce a Woman’s Alzheimer’s Risk
A small study indicates that breastfeeding a baby may curb a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Conducted at the University of Cambridge, the study found that women who breastfed their babies for at least one week reduced their …
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Test of Famous Faces May Signal Early Onset Dementia
A new study suggests that facial recognition test may help doctors identify individuals who have early dementia. Study participants were shown the faces of of famous personalities like Albert Einstein, Elvis Presley and Oprah Winfrey, and those who …
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Study: Chocolate May Boost Brain Power in Elderly
As if chocolate connoisseurs needed another reason to indulge, a study published in Neurology has found that drinking two cups of hot chocolate may help the elderly maintain brain health and sharp thinking skills. Study participants drank two cups of …
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