Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on: January 05,2024 16

Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on:January 05,2024 16

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on: December 26,2023 15

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on:December 26,2023 15

New methodology to study the intricacies of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaImages of amyloid aggregate plaques in brain tissue of a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease incubated with the antibody used in the study. On the left, im

Updated on: January 05,2024 19

New methodology to study the intricacies of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaImages of amyloid aggregate plaques in brain tissue of a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease incubated with the antibody used in the study. On the left, im

Updated on:January 05,2024 19

Abnormal brain structure identified in children with developmental language problems

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnorm

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

Abnormal brain structure identified in children with developmental language problems

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnorm

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on: May 25,2024 5

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on:May 25,2024 5

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNina Shand couldn't stay awake. She had taken afternoon naps since she was a teenager to accommodate her "wo

Updated on: April 02,2024 20

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNina Shand couldn't stay awake. She had taken afternoon naps since she was a teenager to accommodate her "wo

Updated on:April 02,2024 20

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on: February 24,2024 20

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on:February 24,2024 20

Study: ChatGPT extracts data for ischemic stroke almost perfectly, is useful for thrombectomy data transfer

by Jana Schäfer, University Hospital BonnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blo

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Study: ChatGPT extracts data for ischemic stroke almost perfectly, is useful for thrombectomy data transfer

by Jana Schäfer, University Hospital BonnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blo

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Study identifies how the brain handles different types of memory retrieval

by eLifeThis non-rotated partial least squares (PLS) tested a contrast comparing general/autobiographical facts and repeated/unique events (−1, –1, 1, 1). (a) Average brain score. Error bars are

Updated on: June 28,2024 5

Study identifies how the brain handles different types of memory retrieval

by eLifeThis non-rotated partial least squares (PLS) tested a contrast comparing general/autobiographical facts and repeated/unique events (−1, –1, 1, 1). (a) Average brain score. Error bars are

Updated on:June 28,2024 5

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on: February 24,2024 10

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on:February 24,2024 10

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on: January 06,2024 15

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on:January 06,2024 15

From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on:April 09,2024 0