Neuropsychology and Neurology Articles

Twin Study Backs Birth Weight’s Role in Autism

Friday, January 20th, 2012
As researchers intensify their investigation into the root cause for autism, experts ...

Rat Study Suggests Different Reward System in Teen Brain

Thursday, January 19th, 2012
A laboratory study on rats has led researchers to propose that the growing adolescent brain ...

How Do We Recognize Faces?

Monday, January 16th, 2012
A new line of research investigates why some individuals are better at recognizing faces than others. The study expands on ...

Lack of Iron in Teen Years Could Impact Brain Later in Life

Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Researchers have found that a lack of iron during the teen years can have a negative ...

Imaging Shows How Brain Shifts Connections for Optimal Alertness

Friday, January 13th, 2012
A new study uses imaging technology to show how the brain reacts to environmental cues to ensure ...

Deep Brain Stimulation Lessens Parkinson’s Symptoms

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Emerging research indicates that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve motor symptoms and enhance quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. The finding, reported in the online version of The Lancet Neurology journal is ...

Brain Imaging Aids in Understanding Delusions

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Delusions are strong false beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary. While delusions are associated with neurological or ...

Additional Drug, Intuniv, May Help Some Kids with ADHD

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
New research investigates the benefit of adding an additional drug for children who have displayed ...

Brain Imaging Aids in Diagnosing Dementia

Monday, January 9th, 2012
The use of advancedd technology to detect and diagnose brain abnormalities has advanced significantly over the past decade. ...

Biomarkers Show Risk of Alzheimer’s Up to 10 Years Before Diagnosis

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
A new study from Lund University in Sweden ...
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