In every subject, the researchers assess the size and location ofstroke damage. They use MRI scans to measure functional connectivity, or the ability of brain regions to communicate with each other in a coordinated fashion. They also check attention, vision, movement, language and memory, which ...
Brain Damage Long After Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryDeals with a study which showed that for a substantial minority who undergo coronary-artery bypass surgery, mental impairment will occur years later...
Abdelhak explained the impact of a stroke depends on where the damage is done to your brain. You can't undo the damage, but he wants you to know there can be recovery - and with the right treatment - life goes on. "When you're healing, it is not the brain cells that grow...
A pair of studies suggests that a region of the brain - called the insular cortex - may hold the key to treating addiction. Scientists have come to this conclusion after finding that smokers who suffered a stroke in the insular cortex were far more likely to quit smoking and experience fewer...
Brain damageis an injury that causes the destruction or deterioration ofbraincells. In the U.S., every year, about 2.6 million people have some type ofbraininjury -- whether as a result of trauma, stroke, tumor, or other illnesses, according to theBrainInjury Association of America. About ...
Stroke induces a plastic state in the brain. This period of enhanced plasticity leads to the sprouting of new axons, the formation of new synapses and the remapping of sensory-motor functions, and is associated with motor recovery. This is a remarkable p
Advancing stroke recovery: unlocking the potential of cellular dynamics in stroke recovery Article Open access 11 July 2024 Introduction A stroke remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally1. Current treatments for acute stroke include thrombolytic therapy through the administration of tissu...
speech, and muscle weakness can be symptoms of MS, but they can also be signs of astroke. Anyone who suddenly has trouble speaking or moving their limbs should be taken to the ER immediately. Treating a stroke within the first few hours provides the best odds of a successful recovery. ...
The new nerve cells were found to form specialized contacts with other cells. It remains to be shown whether the nerve cells are functional and to what extent they contribute to the spontaneous recovery that is observed in a majority of experimental animals and patients after a stroke. ...
After damage to certain areas of the brain in some stroke victims, nearby areas can take over the function of the damaged cells, according to a University of South Carolina study. The findings counter the long-held notion that stroke damage is permanent, much as recent research on recovery of...