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Chronic pain and shaking under control using 'pacemaker for the brain'

How does electrical stimulation affect the brain? A project by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, launched in early 2012, studies the impact mechanism of deep brain stimulation and develops ...

Neuroscience created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preemies' brains reap long-term benefits from Kangaroo Mother Care

Kangaroo Mother Care—a technique in which a breastfed premature infant remains in skin-to-skin contact with the parent's chest rather than being placed in an incubator—has lasting positive impact on brain development, ...

Pediatrics created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is magnetic therapy effective for tinnitus?

Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mild increases in thyroid-stimulating hormone not harmful in the elderly

There is no evidence to link mildly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to an increase in mortality among the elderly, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of ...

Medical research created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests acupuncture may be better than no acupuncture, sham acupuncture for chronic pain

An analysis of patient data from 29 randomized controlled trials suggests that acupuncture may be better than no acupuncture or sham acupuncture for the treatment of some chronic pain, according to a report published Online ...

Other created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The beat goes in the brain: Visual system can be entrained to future events

(Medical Xpress)—Like a melody that keeps playing in your head even after the music stops, researchers at the University of Illinois's Beckman Institute have shown that the beat goes on when it comes to ...

Neuroscience created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Continuous spinal cord stimulation improves heart function

Spinal cord stimulation improves heart function and could become a novel treatment option for heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2012 today, August 25, by Professor Hung-Fat Tse from Hong Kong.

Cardiology created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First UK operation to tackle heart failure with novel nerve-stimulating implant

Researchers at the University of Leicester have announced that the UK's first operation to tackle heart failure (HF) with a novel nerve-stimulating device will be performed today (Thursday August 23) at Glenfield ...

Cardiology created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Older americans living longer, but becoming more obese

(HealthDay) -- Older Americans are living longer, healthier lives than in past generations, according to new government research. However, rising obesity rates and high housing costs could take a toll on ...

Health created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Deep brain stimulation powerful in treating Tourette's

Ten out of 11 patients with severe Tourette’s Syndrome have reported improvement after receiving deep brain stimulation surgery, according to University of New South Wales research published in the American Journal of ...

Neuroscience created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Protein-based coating could help rehabilitate long-term brain function

Brain-computer interfaces are at the cutting edge for treatment of neurological and psychological disorder, including Parkinson's, epilepsy, and depression. Among the most promising advance is deep brain stimulation ...

Neuroscience created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research confirms efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression

In one of the first studies to look at transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in real-world clinical practice settings, researchers at Butler Hospital, along with colleagues across the U.S., confirmed that ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Synthetic stimulants called 'bath salts' act in the brain like cocaine: study

The use of the synthetic stimulants collectively known as "bath salts" have gained popularity among recreational drug users over the last five years, largely because they were readily available and unrestricted ...

Addiction created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Reorganizing brain could lead to new stroke, tinnitus treatments

UT Dallas researchers recently demonstrated how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences, such as movements or sounds, can reorganize the brain. This technology could lead to new treatments for stroke, tinnitus, ...

Neuroscience created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Research shows nerve stimulation can reorganize brain

(Medical Xpress) -- UT Dallas researchers recently demonstrated how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences, such as movements or sounds, can reorganize the brain. This technology could lead to ...

Neuroscience created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast