‘Neurology’ Articles
Are We Relying Too Heavily On Computerized Testing To Determine If It Is Safe For A Football Player To Return To The Field After A Concussion?
Over the past few years, more emphasis has been placed on the dangers of concussions suffered by athletes participating in high impact sports, such as football. Highlighting the issue has lead to improvements in player safety via testing and minor rule changes to help [Read More]
Brain Enlargement More Apparent In Males With Regressive Autism
In the largest study of brain development in preschoolers with autism to date, a study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers has found that 3-year-old boys with regressive autism, but not early onset autism, have larger brains than their healthy counterparts. [Read More]
New Mouse Model Shows Neuronal Loss During Initial HIV Infection
A new study published in this months Journal of Neuroscience investigates the effect of early HIV infection on nerve cell and neuronal damage. Using a new mouse model, neuroscientist were able to examine the effects of early HIV infection within the nervous system. The [Read More]
Genetic Variants Rewire Brain In Autistic Patients
Researchers at UCLA have demonstrated how genetic variants rewire the brain in autistic patients. Examining the role of the CNTAP2 gene, which is believed to boost the risk of autism, researchers discovered a difference in connectivity between the left and right sides of [Read More]
New Dopamine Model Could Assist In Drug Addiction And Schizophrenia Treatments
Neuroscientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a model which demonstrates how the brain releases dopamine. The model could provide a key insight into how the brain perceives punishment and reward. The researchers hope that their newly developed model could [Read More]
Binge Drinking Damages The Teenage Mind
New research suggests heavy alcohol use in teens can detrimentally affect neural development. Researchers have concluded that binge drinking can negatively disrupt normal developmental processes, leading to problems with learning and social adjustment in the long term. The [Read More]
The Cognitive Effects Of Parkinson’s Disease
A new study released by researchers at Queen's University investigates the cognitive effects of Parkinson's disease. The study suggests that patients with Parkinson's disease can perform a number of automated tasks better than those without the disease. However, patients [Read More]
A Link Between Cognitive Control And Motivation Networks?
Researchers at Washington University have discovered a link between the brains cognitive control and motivation networks. The research could provide an insight into how people pursue goals and how motivation drives goal orientated behavior. [Read More]
Lower Levels Of Vitamin B Can Lead To Cognitive Decline
A new report from scientists at the USDA and UCD has revealed the relationship between lower levels of B vitamins and cognitive decline. [Read More]
Peridontal Gum Disease Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
New research from New York University College of Dentists provides fresh evidence that poor dental hygiene can increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. New evidence from NYUCD supports link between gum inflammation and [Read More]
