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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
NeuropsychologyJul 11, 2023
Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance
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…
NeuropsychologyMay 29, 2023
Brain imaging and neuropsychological assessment of individuals recovered from a mild to moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection
In this case–control study, we demonstrate that non-vaccinated individuals recovered from a mild to moderate severe acute ...
NeuropsychologyApr 19, 2023
Simple addition to corn bran could boost grain's nutritional value 15-35%
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…
NeuropsychologyApr 12, 2023
How the brain decides what we perceive
What we see is not what we perceive: a large part of the sensory information that constantly arrives through our senses is never ...
NeuropsychologyMar 1, 2023
Seizures can be predicted more than 30 minutes before onset in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy
, opening the door to a therapy using electrodes that could be activated to prevent seizures from happening, according to new research
NeuropsychologyJan 26, 2023
Why episodes of low blood sugar worsen eye disease in people with diabetes
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…
NeuropsychologyJan 24, 2023
Neuropsychology Research Training | NYU Langone Health
William B. Barr, PhD, studies cognitive and behavioral disorders in a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, mild traumatic ...
NeuropsychologyJan 24, 2023
Neuropsychology Research | NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone’s Division of Neuropsychology conducts research on a wide variety of neuropsychologic topics to expand our ...
NeuropsychologyDec 7, 2022
Cholesterol-lowering drugs linked to lower risk of bleeding stroke
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…
NeuropsychologyDec 1, 2022
New genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma identified
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…
NeuropsychologyNov 29, 2022
New tools map seizures, improve epilepsy treatment
Two new models could solve a problem that's long frustrated millions of people with epilepsy and the doctors who treat them: how to find precisely where seizures originate to treat exactly that part of the brain. By…
NeuropsychologyNov 24, 2022
Neuroscientists discover a new drug candidate for treating epilepsy
Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is one of the most common types of epilepsy worldwide. Although symptomatic medications are available, one-third of TLE patients remain unresponsive to current treatment, so new drug targets…
NeuropsychologyNov 23, 2022
Novel ways to measure glucose levels without drawing blood
Scientists have reported a new route for measuring blood sugar levels (BGLs) without drawing blood.
NeuropsychologyNov 15, 2022
Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high seizure risk after influenza infection, study finds
Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study.
NeuropsychologyNov 8, 2022
How a SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages the heart
Researchers have identified how a specific protein in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, damages heart tissue. They then used a drug to reverse the toxic effects of that protein on the heart.
NeuropsychologyNov 3, 2022
An animal model of West syndrome exhibits a progressive increase in epileptic spasms and learning and memory deficits
Researchers have provided the first demonstration of a progressive increase in epileptic spasms along with learning and memory deficits in an animal model of this disorder.
NeuropsychologyOct 25, 2022
Functional, nonepileptic seizures show structural abnormalities in brain scans, study shows
Functional seizures not caused by epilepsy are associated with structural changes in the brain that can be seen using MRI, a new study shows. Scientist have long understood the nonepileptic seizures as the body's…
NeuropsychologyOct 19, 2022
Manipulating stress response in cells could help slow down aging
Scientists have found that a stress response in cells, when 'switched on' at a post-reproductive age, could be the key to slow down ageing and promote longevity.
NeuropsychologyOct 12, 2022
Bionic pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management in kids and adults
A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal range than standard-of-care…
NeuropsychologyOct 3, 2022
Neuropsychologist Degree Requirements, Common Courses And Licensure
The connection between humans’ minds and their actions can be puzzling for many. Enter the neuropsychologist, a type of ...
NeuropsychologyAug 25, 2022
This startup combines neuroscience and AI to predict consumer spending for the likes of Google and Ikea. Check out the 14-slide pitch deck Neurons used to raise $6 million.
Neurons predicts consumer spending habits for enterprises such as Google and Ikea, by measuring customers' emotional responses to products and ads.
NeuropsychologyAug 18, 2022
Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases
A 'state of the science' review details the most reported symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease…
NeuropsychologyAug 16, 2022
Peptide delivered by nasal spray can reduce seizure activity, protect neurons in Alzheimer's, epilepsy
A novel peptide augments the brain's natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy, scientists report.
NeuropsychologyAug 15, 2022
Sugar metabolism is surprisingly conventional in cancer
A new study shows that cancer cells don't want to waste glucose, they just consume it too quickly. The normal pathways for transporting fuel within the cell get saturated. The discovery was made possible with…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2022
How bat brains listen out for incoming signals during echolocation
Neuroscientists have discovered a feedback loop that modulates the receptivity of the auditory cortex to incoming acoustic signals when bats emit echolocation calls. The researchers show that information transfer in the…
NeuropsychologyJun 30, 2022
Virtual reality and speech analysis for the assessment of impulsivity and decision-making: protocol for a comparison with neuropsychological tasks and self-administered ...
Introduction Impulsivity is present in a range of mental disorders and has been associated with suicide. Traditional measures of ...
NeuropsychologyJun 14, 2022
Brain signal irregularity may provide clues to understanding epileptic process
Researchers propose a new method to differentiate signals from the epileptic focus from those recorded in other parts of the brain without the presence of an epileptic seizure. This technique may help detect…
NeuropsychologyMay 18, 2022
Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment
WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT? A psychological assessment is a process by which a psychologist obtains detailed information ...
NeuropsychologyMay 12, 2022
Breakthrough tech enables seizure localization in minutes
New research introduces a novel network analysis technology that uses minimally invasive resting state electrophysiological recordings to localize seizure onset brain regions and predict seizure outcomes in just 10…