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Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Researchers from Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University have published a study in Frontiers in Neurology comparing the effectiveness of perampanel and levetiracetam in preventing acute symptomatic seizures (ASS) following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study found that perampanel demonstrated a significant advantage over levetiracetam in preventing ASS,

Brain injuries

Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Brain injuries

Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Brain research

Medial Temporal Lobe Lesions Reduce Visual Working Memory Precision

Researchers at the University of Maryland conducted a clinical trial to investigate the role of the medial temporal lobe (MTL) in visual working memory (VWM). The study involved 40 neurological cases with drug-resistant epilepsy and examined their VWM recall performance before and after brain surgery for seizure treatment. The results

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Online Brain Training Exercises Improve Brain Networks in Older Adults

Researchers at McGill University have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against dementia, revealing that online brain training exercises can enhance brain networks affecting learning and memory in older adults. A 10-week study using the game-like app BrainHQ showed notable improvements in cholinergic function, a chemical system in the

Aphasia

Mental Health Support for Aphasia: Insights From Psychiatrists and Psychologists

A recent study has highlighted the importance of addressing mental health issues in individuals with aphasia, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training and awareness among healthcare professionals. The research, conducted by investigators at Uskudar University, Turkije, aimed to understand the insights of psychiatrists and psychologists providing mental health and neuropsychological

Autism

Identifying Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Complex Network Analysis

Researchers at the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University have conducted a study to identify potential biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using complex network analysis. The study aimed to identify functional closed-loop pathways in the brains of children with ASD and compared them to typically developing children. The

Autism

Identifying Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Complex Network Analysis

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Disarming Emotional Memories Using Targeted Memory Reactivation During REM Sleep

Researchers at Cardiff University's Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the role of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep in processing emotions. According to a recent study, recalling traumatic memories during REM sleep can significantly reduce subjective arousal ratings for negative

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Traumatic Brain Injury Research Reveals Prognostic Marker for Mortality

Research from Chang Gung University, published in the journal Diagnostics, has identified a predictive indicator for mortality in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. The study analyzed data from 4,415 patients and found that an initial De Ritis ratio of 1.64, a measure of liver enzyme levels, was

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Mum's Fundraising Efforts Highlight Need for Sustainable Funding for Brain Tumour Research

During International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, a South Shields mum is raising awareness of her family's story and the need for more sustainable funding into the disease. Nabela Salem's partner, Craig Dunn, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumour, in 2025. Nabela, who

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Breakthrough Research on Semantic Dementia Reveals Insights into Its Clinical Manifestations and Neural Basis

Researchers at the Department of Neurology have published a comprehensive study on semantic dementia (SD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by core linguistic deficits and associated features such as surface dyslexia, prosopagnosia, and emotional or behavioral abnormalities. The study, titled "Clinical Manifestations and Neural Basis of Semantic Dementia: Converging

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