Brain & Nervous System:
Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders, Brain Tumor
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Sep 23rd, 2009
New research shows that some patients who are semi-conscious, or in a vegetative state can still learn. Family members typically speak to loved ones who are unresponsive, in hopes that they can be heard. The new study revealed that being in a vegetative state is no barrier to learning.
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Even when we're not doing much of anything, our brain's cortex, or outer mantle, is bustling with activity. In fact, scientists for the first time have detected "avalanches" of cortex activity in awake monkeys at rest.
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Sep 11th, 2009
The belief that healthy older brains are substantially smaller than younger brains may stem from studies that did not screen out people whose undetected, slowly developing brain disease was killing off cells in key areas.
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Sep 10th, 2009
Some of the most popular cell phones on the market are among the ones that emit the most radiation, placing cell phone users at possible risk of cancer. This warning comes from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which just released an online consumer guide that provides comprehensive information on cell phone radiation emissions for consumers. Samsung Impression and Motorola RAZR are named as top two cell phones that have the lowest radiation emission.
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Sep 10th, 2009
While the Tysabri (natalizumab) helps in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, it also commonly activates the JC virus.
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Sep 2nd, 2009
An adaptation of two-photon microscopy, the go-to method for seeing neurons below the surface of the brain, has improved its spatial resolution threefold.
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Aug 26th, 2009
Researchers have identified an effective new treatment option for patients who have suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening event.
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Aug 26th, 2009
The Liberal Lion of Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 77, died Tuesday night at his home on Cape Cod. His death came after more than a year-long struggle with brain cancer.
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Aug 15th, 2009
Children who have normal IQs before they experience a first seizure may also have problems with language, memory, learning and other cognitive skills.
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Aug 12th, 2009
A genetic search that wound its way from patients to mouse models and back to patients has uncovered an unlikely gene critically involved in a common birth brain defect.
