Myelin is a type of brain cell that insulates nerves in the brain and spinal cord. By doing so,myelin allows electric impulses to be fired in the brain, according to MedLinePlus. A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience shows how the act of sleeping can activate a gene that leads to the regrowth… Read More
Researchers Develop Brain Implant to Assess Brain Disorders
A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside have designed a unique transparent skull implant that will allow for new treatment options for patients with certain brain conditions, including traumatic brain injury. The implant will allow for easier access to the brain, and will replace a small segment of the skull. According to… Read More
NFL Settles with Former Players in Head Injury Case
Football is known as one of America’s favorite pastimes, but even with the fun and competitive spirit, the sport can be dangerous. Many major football players endure repeated trauma to the head, which can result in permanent brain damage. When a head impact occurs, nerves near the area of impact are damaged, and this can… Read More
Researchers Discover More Links between Autism and ADHD
Many children are being diagnosed with developmental or learning disorders today. Among these disorders, autism spectrum disorder is a “range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior,” according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The condition is estimated to affect nearly… Read More
Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Other Development Issues Rises in Premature Infants, Study Suggests
A group of colleagues from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and the University of Ottawa recently published their findings about the correlations between developmental problems and premature infants. In the research review, which was published in JAMA Pediatrics, the researchers found that approximately 14 to 31 percent… Read More
Study Suggests SCI Can Lead to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study, published in the August issue of Neurology, found that people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are at a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the research also showed that SCI patients were more likely to experience a stroke, according to Med-Page Today. Due to better treatment options for treating other… Read More