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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.

New regulations could improve vets' access to care for some traumatic brain injuries

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved new regulations to make it easier for veterans to receive health care and compensation for certain illnesses, including Parkinsonism, dementia, and depression, which have been linked to traumatic brain injury

17 Dec 2013

Researchers confirm link between contrast agent and abnormalities on brain MRI

For the first time, researchers have confirmed an association between a common magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent and abnormalities on brain MRI, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. The new study raises the possibility that a toxic component of the contrast agent may remain in the body long after administration.

17 Dec 2013

Research on neurofeedback training proves to improve attention, working memory performance

The Distinguished Professor Shu-Lan Hsieh's research on neurofeedback training has proven to improve attention and working memory performance, National Cheng Kung University revealed recently.

17 Dec 2013

Self-affirmation can improve cognitive function, behavioral outcomes of people in poverty

For people in poverty, remembering better times - such as past success - improves brain functioning by several IQ points and increases their willingness to seek help from crucial aid services, a new study finds.

17 Dec 2013

Researchers identify potential biomarker to predict developmental problems in premature infants

Researchers have identified a potential biomarker for predicting whether a premature infant is at high risk for motor development problems, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology.

17 Dec 2013

WSU researchers discover how Nipah virus employs burglary-ring-like teamwork to infiltrate human cell

A team of scientists from Washington State University has discovered how one of the planet's most deadly known viruses employs burglary-ring-like teamwork to infiltrate the human cell.

17 Dec 2013

New regulation for cancer-causing protein may help develop targeted therapies

Researchers with the Cincinnati Cancer Center (CCC) and the University of Cincinnati (UC) Cancer Institute have discovered a new regulation for the cancer-causing protein KRas which may help with the development of targeted therapies for patients with a KRas mutation.

17 Dec 2013

U-M researchers report novel approach for treating tinnitus in humans

For tens of millions of Americans, there's no such thing as the sound of silence. Instead, even in a quiet room, they hear a constant ringing, buzzing, hissing, humming or other noise in their ears that isn't real. Called tinnitus, it can be debilitating and life-altering.

17 Dec 2013

New study aims to better understand brain aging and AD in adults with Down syndrome

To many, Down syndrome is a childhood condition. But improved health care means that individuals with DS now routinely reach age 50 or 60 years of age, sometimes beyond. However, if they live long enough, people with Down syndrome are almost certain to develop Alzheimer's disease.

17 Dec 2013

Targacept reports top-line results from TC-5619 Phase 2b trial for negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Targacept, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel NNR Therapeutics, today announced top-line results from a Phase 2b clinical trial of TC-5619 as an augmentation therapy for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

17 Dec 2013

Researchers discover that unresponsive patients' brains may recognize photographs of their family, friends

Patients in a vegetative state are awake, breathe on their own, and seem to go in and out of sleep. But they do not respond to what is happening around them and exhibit no signs of conscious awareness. With communication impossible, friends and family are left wondering if the patients even know they are there.

17 Dec 2013

Scientists continue work to end chemotherapy pain

With this year's $600,000 grant from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and $1.5 million grant from the NIH, a Saint Louis University investigator is continuing her work to end chemotherapy pain. Noted pain researcher Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., is using the funding to capitalize on her recent finding published in Pain, a breakthrough that helps scientists understand a molecular pathway by which pain occurs with certain anti-cancer drugs.

17 Dec 2013

Dermatologist offers 5 grooming essentials for men to make skin healthy and glow

If you're short on holiday gift ideas for men this season, consider a grooming product. Contrary to popular belief, a growing number of men are requesting recommendations for skincare products, says Natalie Semchyshyn, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University.

16 Dec 2013

Researchers identify first biomarker that appears to be associated with duration of delirium

Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research have identified the first biomarker that appears to be linked to the duration of delirium.

16 Dec 2013

Researchers receive $6M grant to determine neuropathological condition of head injuries in non-athletes

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded a major federal grant to determine the long-term clinical and neuropathological sequelae of single and repeated head injuries in non-athletes.

16 Dec 2013

New Memorandum of Understanding signed to create partnership in neuroscience research

Today, Congressmen Steve Israel (D-NY) and Chaka Fattah (D-PA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding dedicated to creating a partnership in neuroscience research, and in particular, research on Alzheimer's disease.

16 Dec 2013

Insomnia impact on sleepiness and vigilance performance differs by age

Insomnia may affect people in different ways as they age, results of a prospective, 10-year study suggest.

16 Dec 2013

‘Window for intervention’ to forestall hypertensive cognitive decline

Newly diagnosed hypertension is predictive of cognitive decline in middle-aged individuals and is worse in those with poorly controlled blood pressure, Dutch researchers have found.

16 Dec 2013

Glioblastoma multiforme patients treated with experimental vaccine show improved survival

Patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme treated with an experimental vaccine made from the patient's own resected tumor tissue showed an improved survival compared with historical patients who received the standard of care alone, according to an analysis of a phase 2 trial of this vaccine that was recently published in the journal Neuro-Oncology and accompanied by an editorial highlighting the importance of the trial.

16 Dec 2013

First Edition: December 16, 2013

Today's headlines include findings from an Associated Press poll probing Americans thoughts about the health law.

16 Dec 2013

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New regulations could improve vets' access to care for some traumatic brain injuries

Researchers confirm link between contrast agent and abnormalities on brain MRI

Research on neurofeedback training proves to improve attention, working memory performance

Self-affirmation can improve cognitive function, behavioral outcomes of people in poverty

Researchers identify potential biomarker to predict developmental problems in premature infants

WSU researchers discover how Nipah virus employs burglary-ring-like teamwork to infiltrate human cell

New regulation for cancer-causing protein may help develop targeted therapies

U-M researchers report novel approach for treating tinnitus in humans

New study aims to better understand brain aging and AD in adults with Down syndrome

Targacept reports top-line results from TC-5619 Phase 2b trial for negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Researchers discover that unresponsive patients' brains may recognize photographs of their family, friends

Scientists continue work to end chemotherapy pain

Dermatologist offers 5 grooming essentials for men to make skin healthy and glow

Researchers identify first biomarker that appears to be associated with duration of delirium

Researchers receive $6M grant to determine neuropathological condition of head injuries in non-athletes

New Memorandum of Understanding signed to create partnership in neuroscience research

Insomnia impact on sleepiness and vigilance performance differs by age

‘Window for intervention’ to forestall hypertensive cognitive decline

Glioblastoma multiforme patients treated with experimental vaccine show improved survival

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