POSTS TAGGED AS Neurology

IBM’s Neuro-Synaptic Chip

Neuron Chip
Most computer chips process instructions in a series, while human neurons do the same in massive parallel.  IBM now [MORE]

Molecular Probe for Earlier MS Detection

Whether Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease or an infectious disease caused by an unknown pathogen, the demyelization of nerves [MORE]

Concussion Detecting Cap

"Check Light"
“Checklight” is the name of a lycra and spandex skull cap, from MC10 (Cambridge, MA) that an athlete [MORE]

IR Device Detects Bleeding in the Brain

Infrascanner
Hillier Ignite, a philanthropic organization in Virginia Beach, VA, has awarded its first “Lifesaving Innovation Award” to InfraScan, Inc. [MORE]

Artificial Nerves Alternative to Grafts

Schwann cells are those that support and protect neurons.  They form the myelin sheath, for example, on brain axons.  [MORE]

Theories of Brain Mapping

Brain Map
Last month, Tagline (September 10th issue) carried a piece about the “Big Brain” mapping project now going on [MORE]

Implanted Brain Stimulator for Dystonia

Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation—involving an electrical lead to each hemisphere and a pulse generator implanted near the [MORE]

Computational Analysis of ADHD

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder can be a problem in elementary schools, but it also is implicated in violent behavior for [MORE]

Implanted Device for Predicting Seizures

Implant to Predict Epilepsy
Epilepsy has been called “the sacred disease” in antiquity, and “the falling disease” in the Middle [MORE]

Handheld Brain Hematoma Detector

InfraScan
Bleeding inside the brain after a traumatic event can be life threatening and very hard to detect in the [MORE]

Nerve Regenerating Gel

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed what they call a “Guiding Regeneration Gel,” made of antioxidants, synthetic laminen [MORE]

Genomic Medicine: Pretzel Syndrome and Rapamycin

Pretzel syndrome sounds like it could be a dietary problem, but in fact it is a hideous disease of [MORE]

Nerve Mapping Technology

Example of Mechanomyography
Approximately 80% of adults will suffer back pain at some time in their lives, sciatica being [MORE]

Optogenetic Device for Studying Animal Behavior

Wireless Micro LED Control Brain
Keep in mind that this technique of mind control only involves mice. . . so [MORE]