The eyes have a surprise. For decades, biology textbooks have stated that eyes communicate with the brain exclusively through one type of signaling pathway. But a new discovery shows that some retinal neurons take a road less traveled. New research, led by Northwestern University, has found that a subset of retinal neurons sends inhibitory signals… Read More »
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumors in the body and how the brain operates. Purdue University researchers created technology that uses optical imaging to better help surgeons map out tumors in the body and help them understand how certain diseases affect activity in the brain.… Read More »
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A study out of China finds that strokes, altered consciousness and other neurological issues are relatively common in more serious cases of COVID-19. Looking at 214 cases of severe coronavirus illness treated in Wuhan city during the early phase of the global pandemic, doctors reported that 36.4% of… Read More »
When the brain gets injured, star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes come to the rescue. In the case of glioma — the most common type of primary brain tumor — this protective action comes at a price. A new study published in Neurochemistry International reveals that gliomas alter astrocyte function, which normally prevents the brain from… Read More »
Why do so many of us feel compassion for those with dementia and fear those with mental illness? March 11, 2020 by Kitt O’Malley Leave a Comment When I was visiting with my father to celebrate Thanksgiving, he asked me why what he suffers – dementia, a memory disorder, a neurological disorder – is any… Read More »
By 2050, it’s estimated that 80 million Americans will be 65 years or older,1 making brain health of paramount importance. Lifestyle factors are known to be protective of or damaging to the brain, and this includes alcohol consumption. While some research suggests wine consumption may benefit heart health and even has neuroprotective properties,2 numerous studies… Read More »