Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

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Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

Initial Results offer hope for patients to reclaim independence after suffering severe spinal injury.

#genetics #paralysis #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/stem-cell-paralysis-recovery-4981

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

Survey data suggest reported cumulative pesticide exposure was associated with increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease.

The research is in JAMA Neurology. (full open access)

#als #pesticides #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/als-pesticides-neurology-4186

Simple Blood Test May Detect Evidence of Concussion A Week After Injury

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Simple Blood Test May Detect Evidence of Concussion A Week After Injury

Biomarker released by the brain during injury found to stay in the bloodstream for 7 days.

The research is in JAMA Neurology. (full access paywall)

#concussion #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/concussion-blood-test-3930/

Dehydration Increases Pain Perception and Reduces Blood Flow in the Brain

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Dehydration Increases Pain Perception and Reduces Blood Flow in the Brain

New research from the College of Health has shed light on the impact dehydration has on our perception of pain, and our blood pressure and brain blood flow response.

The research is in Psychophysiology and Experimental Physiology.

#pain #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/pain-blood-flow-dehydration-3706

Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

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Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

UCLA scientists develop a 3-D model of a human airway.

#sleepapnea #neurology
http://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-apnea-human-airway-3658/