Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. The results do not prove that these drugs reduce the risk of this type…
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent study. Young people with higher blood pressure performed worse, especially in tasks that…
For survivors of strokes, regaining fine motor skills is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive. Now, researchers…
The stress of heart failure is remembered by the body and appears to lead to recurrent failure, along with other related health issues, according to new research. Researchers have found that heart failure leaves a…
Major advance promises to accelerate the understanding and improved treatment of a wide range of brain disorders, including stroke, cerebral vascular disorders, brain cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington disease…
The sweet-taste receptor might be the first stop in a metabolic surveillance system for sugar. The receptor is also expressed in certain intestinal cells, where it may facilitate glucose absorption and assimilation, as…
Scientists have documented the benefits of lactate burning in exercising humans, but few studies have looked at the role of lactate during rest or after a meal. Exercise physiologists challenged fasting men and women…
New research could revolutionize the way Alzheimer's and other brain-related diseases are diagnosed and treated -- by building tiny brains in a petri dish.
A new study has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke -- a phenomenon that may be under-recognized in stroke research. The new observational study looked at the…
Two complementary research articles reveal that central and peripheral circadian clocks coordinate to regulate the daily activity of skin and muscles. The coordination between the two clocks (central and peripheral)…
Only a very small percentage of neurons show changes after an epileptic seizure in mice, but these alterations can be permanent and trigger future seizures. An experimental treatment may prevent these long-term changes.
There’s no shortage of blogs, podcasts, and self-help books on the importance of dopamine for the brain. In fact, many portray ...
In a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have identified brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, as a potential cause.
Theory building in neuropsychology, similar to other disciplines, rests on metatheoretical assumptions of philosophical origin.
The parietal lobe, constituting approximately 20% of the human brain, comprises two main regions: the somatosensory cortex and ...
Neuropsychology is a branch of Psychology which studies the relationship between brain changes and changes on cognition ...
In cases where standard therapies fail, a medication called XEN1101 reduces seizure frequency by more than 50% in some patients and sometimes eliminates them altogether, a new study shows. Unlike several treatments that…
This programme covers elements of basic human neuropsychology but has a strong focus on clinical neuropsychology. This degree is ...
This course is delivered in partnership with North Bristol Trust, a regional department of the UK National Health Service (NHS).
Does the brain play a role in blood glucose regulation? Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found evidence in animal models that glucose-sensing neurons in the brain are important for whole body glucose regulation…
The Clinical Neuropsychology major area of study at Fordham is part of an APA accredited program designed to provide an ...
In this case–control study, we demonstrate that non-vaccinated individuals recovered from a mild to moderate severe acute ...
What if, by adding a couple of cell layers inside a corn kernel, the grain could become significantly richer in essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein? Such an improvement could benefit people who rely on corn…
What we see is not what we perceive: a large part of the sensory information that constantly arrives through our senses is never ...
, opening the door to a therapy using electrodes that could be activated to prevent seizures from happening, according to new research
People with diabetes who experience periods of low blood sugar -- a common occurrence in those new to blood sugar management -- are more likely to have worsening diabetic eye disease. Now, researchers say they have…
William B. Barr, PhD, studies cognitive and behavioral disorders in a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, mild traumatic ...
NYU Langone’s Division of Neuropsychology conducts research on a wide variety of neuropsychologic topics to expand our ...
People who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having a type of stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage, according to a new study. An intracerebral hemorrhage is caused by bleeding…
An international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic mutation that leads to childhood glaucoma, and in the process, uncovered a new mechanism for causing the disease. They hope their findings can lead to…
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