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New early warning system for the brain development of babies published

A new research technique, pioneered by Dr. Maria Angela Franceschini, will be published in JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) on March 14th. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard M ...

Medical research created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How the brain copes with multi tasking alters with age

The pattern of blood flow in the prefrontal cortex in the brains alters with age during multi-tasking, finds a new study in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Neuroscience. Increased blood volume, measured using oxygen ...

Neuroscience created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Might lefties and righties benefit differently from a power nap?

People who like to nap say it helps them focus their minds post a little shut eye. Now, a study from Georgetown University Medical Center may have found evidence to support that notion.

Neuroscience created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Images reveal potential for NIR imaging to detect success of breast reconstruction

In 2010 breast reconstruction entered the Top Five list of reconstructive procedures in the US, with 93,000 procedures performed, up 8% from 2009, and 18% from 2000. This is among the most common skin flap procedure performed.

Cancer created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First-of-its-kind head patch monitors brain blood flow and oxygen

A research team led by investigators at Mayo Clinic in Florida has found that a small device worn on a patient's brow can be useful in monitoring stroke patients in the hospital. The device measures blood oxygen, similar ...

Cardiology created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0