Tag: Brain
Better Visuo-Motor Skills for Children Playing Video Games
Improved skills seen with small amounts of playing; conduct problems for ≥9 hours of gaming/week
July 2016 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
![Use of [18F]-AV-1451 positron emission tomography can potentially stage Alzheimer's disease](http://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/54231.jpeg "[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s")
[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s
Elevated [18F]-AV-1451 SUVR linked to volumetric loss in hippocampus, AD cortical signature regions
Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s
Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
Brain Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Glaucoma Patients
Small study found 10 days of electrical stimulation restored some lost vision for some patients
Anti-Anxiety Medication May Limit Empathetic Behavior
Midazolam-treated rats show less helping behavior than those receiving saline or no injection
June 2016 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Methylene Blue Appears to Boost Brain’s Memory Centers
But more research needed
DNA Tests May Aid Diagnosis of CNS Infections
Genetic sequencing of inflamed brain tissue helped scientists determine cause of damage in many cases
Placebo Effect Seen in Brain-Training Program Effectiveness
Researchers need to account for placebo effects before claiming treatment success
