Brain Injury News

Posted November 11, 2009:

• Scientists Decipher The Formation Of Lasting Memories

Posted November 10, 2009:

• Aiming To Avoid Damage To Neurocognitive Areas Of The Brain During Cranial Radiation
• Stem Cells Restore Cognitive Abilities Impaired By Brain Tumor Treatment
• Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Restores Walking Ability In Rats With Neck Injuries

Posted November 9, 2009:

• Theory About Long And Short-term Memory Challenged By New Research

Posted November 8, 2009:

• Psychiatric Impact Of Torture Could Be Amplified By Head Injury

Posted November 6, 2009:

• Early Scents Really Do Get 'Etched' In The Brain
• Hybrid Molecules Show Promise For Exploring, Treating Alzheimer's
• How Aggressive Cells Invade The Brain: Real-time Observation Sheds New Light On Multiple Sclerosis

Posted November 4, 2009:

• Tiny Laser-scanning Microscope Images Brain Cells In Freely Moving Animals
• Estrogen And Stroke Risk: Long Period Of Estrogen Deprivation Can Lead To Loss Of Sensitivity And Protective Effects In The Brain

Posted October 31, 2009:

• Regeneration Can Be Achieved After Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Posted October 28, 2009:

• Statins Show Dramatic Drug And Cell Dependent Effects In The Brain
• Member Of NFL Hall Of Fame Diagnosed With Degenerative Brain Disease

Posted October 26, 2009:

• Master Regulator Found For Regenerating Nerve Fibers In Live Animals

Posted October 24, 2009:

• Treatment For Epilepsy Is Possible Culprit For Development Of Schizophrenia

Posted October 23, 2009:

• Manipulating Brain Inflammation May Help Clear Brain Of Amyloid Plaques, Researchers Say
• Scientists Show How Tiny Cells Deliver Big Sound In Cochlea

Posted October 22, 2009:

• Low-Carb Diet Speeds Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
• Damaging Inflammatory Response Could Hinder Spinal Cord Repair
• First Former College Football Player Diagnosed With Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Getting On 'The GABA Receptor Shuttle' To Treat Anxiety Disorders

Posted October 21, 2009:

• Can We 'Learn To See?': Study Shows Perception Of Invisible Stimuli Improves With Training
• Researchers Optimizing Progesterone For Brain Injury Treatment

Posted October 20, 2009:

• Understanding The Brain's Natural Foil For Over-excited Neurons
• Added Oxygen During Stroke Reduces Brain Tissue Damage
• Protein Engineering Advancing Alzheimer’s Research

Posted October 19, 2009:

• Brain-damaged Children Often Have Cold Feet

Posted October 17, 2009:

• Juggling Enhances Connections In The Brain

Posted October 16, 2009:

• Scientists Give Flies False Memories

Posted October 15, 2009:

• Tiny But Adaptable Wasp Brains Show Ability To Alter Their Architecture

Posted October 12, 2009:

• New Findings About Brain Proteins Suggest Possible Way To Fight Alzheimer's

Posted October 10, 2009:

• Stroke Rehabilitation Technology That's Fun And Can Be Used At Home

Posted October 4, 2009:

• New Mathematical Model Suggests How The Brain Might Stay In Balance
• Cholesterol Necessary For Brain Development, Study Finds

Posted September 29, 2009:

• Natural Compound In Extra-virgin Olive Oil -- Oleocanthal -- May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's

Posted September 28, 2009:

• Infant Pain, Adult Repercussions: How Infant Pain Changes Sensitivity In Adults

Posted September 24, 2009:

• Acute Impact On Brain Function In Earthquake Survivors
• Stimulating Sight: Retinal Implant Could Help Restore Useful Level Of Vision To Certain Groups Of Blind People

Posted September 23, 2009:

• Whole-brain Radiotherapy After Surgery Or Radiosurgery Not Recommended For Brain Metastases
• Computer Model Shows Changes In Brain Mechanisms For Cocaine Addicts
• Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease And Its Treatment Targets
• Alzheimer's Researcher Demonstrates Specific Immune Response To Vaccine

Posted September 22, 2009:

• Blood-brain Barrier As Therapy Delivery System: Enzyme Delivered Through Bloodstream Corrects Deficiencies In Brain
• Immune Response To Spinal Cord Injury May Worsen Damage
• Alcohol In Bloodstream Associated With Lower Risk Of Death From Head Injury

Posted September 17, 2009:

• Visual Detection: New Neural Circuits Identified In The Retina

Posted September 16, 2009:

• 'Alert Status' Area In Brain Discoved: New Understanding Of Anesthesia

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