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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Study for understanding why people with autism have difficulties with social interaction

In a study to be published in Psychological Science, researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that brain cells in what is called the mirror system help people make sense of the actions they see other people perform in everyday life.

25 Feb 2014

Researchers discover how brain cells change during learning and memories

A new University of British Columbia study identifies an important molecular change that occurs in the brain when we learn and remember.

25 Feb 2014

1/3 of people who survive stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently

One-third of people who survive a stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently or need assistance with daily activities 10 years after their stroke, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

25 Feb 2014

AAN guideline suggests people with irregular heartbeat to take oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke

An updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends that people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, take oral anticoagulants, a type of blood thinner pill, to prevent stroke.

25 Feb 2014

Passive stimulation improves sense of touch and motor skills in stroke patients

A team headed by PD Dr Hubert Dinse and Prof Dr Martin Tegenthoff has successfully treated a number of patients suffering from stroke-related impairments. Their report has been published in RUBIN, the Ruhr-Universit-t's science magazine.

25 Feb 2014

States: Calif. docs fight health law reimbursements; Wis. and collective bargaining; Kan. navigators restrictions

A selection of health policy stories from California, Wisconsin, Kansas, Virginia, Oregon, Georgia, North Carolina and Maine.

25 Feb 2014

Neurosurgeons use MRI-guided laser technology to treat deep brain tumor

Using a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided laser technology, neurosurgeons at UC San Diego Health System have successfully treated a malignant tumor deep inside a patient's brain. This is the first time that this FDA-approved laser-based treatment has been performed in California.

25 Feb 2014

Johns Hopkins selects MILabs VECTor+ system to enhance molecular imaging capabilities

MILabs is pleased to announce that the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will install the recently launched MILabs VECTor+ system to expand and further enhance its contributions to translational molecular imaging.

25 Feb 2014

UNM Cancer Center now adds stereotactic radiosurgery procedure to its list of treatment options

The UNM Cancer Center can now add stereotactic radiosurgery to its growing list of treatment options. This non-invasive outpatient procedure kills tumor cells in the brain in a single treatment.

24 Feb 2014

IRSF announces new research grants for translational research program and clinical trials

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announces today ten (10) new research grants at leading global research institutions; a new Translational Research Program; and additional funding for current human clinical trials.

24 Feb 2014

Jackson Laboratory Assistant Professor wins 2013 Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize from NYAM

Jackson Laboratory Assistant Professor Gareth Howell, Ph.D., is one of two winners of the 2013 Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize from The New York Academy of Medicine.

24 Feb 2014

Neuroscientists develop stimulation glove for patients suffering from stroke-related impairments

Improving the sense of touch and motor skills without active training - what sounds impossible, does actually work. Neuroscientists at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a glove that uses weak electrical pulses to stimulate the nerve fibres that connect the hands with the brain.

24 Feb 2014

Study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict memory impairment later in life

A recent study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life.

24 Feb 2014

Omega-3 supplements, sertraline could help prevent onset of depression and dementia in later life

A University of Sydney study is looking into the effectiveness of omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant, sertraline, in reducing depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset of depression and dementia in later life.

24 Feb 2014

Self-generation may be influenced by task meaningfulness during learning and memory

Kessler Foundation researchers have found that among persons with multiple sclerosis, self-generation may be influenced by variables such as task meaningfulness during learning and memory. They also found that type of task (functional versus laboratory) had a significant effect on memory.

24 Feb 2014

Electrical stimulation of hippocampus activates dormant memory cells

The electrical stimulation of the hippocampus in in-vivo experiments activates precisely the same receptor complexes as learning or memory recall. This has been discovered for the first time and the finding has now been published in the highly respected journal "Brain Structure Function".

24 Feb 2014

Antibody in people with MS may be present long before onset of symptoms

An antibody found in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be present long before the onset of the disease and its symptoms, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

24 Feb 2014

Study links carbohydrate calorie-rich diets to greater risk for brain shrinkage, dementia and AD

Even small increases in blood sugar caused by a diet high in carbohydrates can be detrimental to brain health. Recent reports in medical literature link carbohydrate calorie-rich diets to a greater risk for brain shrinkage, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, impaired cognition, and other disorders.

24 Feb 2014

CUMC researchers find potential target for treating autism, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders

Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have determined that a small region of the hippocampus known as CA2 is essential for social memory, the ability of an animal to recognize another of the same species.

24 Feb 2014

Dreams and delusions are associated with faulty "reality testing", shows research

New research from the University of Adelaide has delved into the reasons why some people are unable to break free of their delusions, despite overwhelming evidence explaining the delusion isn't real.

21 Feb 2014

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Study for understanding why people with autism have difficulties with social interaction

Researchers discover how brain cells change during learning and memories

1/3 of people who survive stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently

AAN guideline suggests people with irregular heartbeat to take oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke

Passive stimulation improves sense of touch and motor skills in stroke patients

States: Calif. docs fight health law reimbursements; Wis. and collective bargaining; Kan. navigators restrictions

Neurosurgeons use MRI-guided laser technology to treat deep brain tumor

Johns Hopkins selects MILabs VECTor+ system to enhance molecular imaging capabilities

UNM Cancer Center now adds stereotactic radiosurgery procedure to its list of treatment options

IRSF announces new research grants for translational research program and clinical trials

Jackson Laboratory Assistant Professor wins 2013 Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize from NYAM

Neuroscientists develop stimulation glove for patients suffering from stroke-related impairments

Study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict memory impairment later in life

Omega-3 supplements, sertraline could help prevent onset of depression and dementia in later life

Self-generation may be influenced by task meaningfulness during learning and memory

Electrical stimulation of hippocampus activates dormant memory cells

Antibody in people with MS may be present long before onset of symptoms

Study links carbohydrate calorie-rich diets to greater risk for brain shrinkage, dementia and AD

CUMC researchers find potential target for treating autism, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders

Dreams and delusions are associated with faulty "reality testing", shows research

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