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Imaging studies suggest that the development of β-amyloid plaques in individuals with traumatic brain injury may be related to the presence of axonal damage

Axonal Injury in Brain Trauma Tied to β-Amyloid Burden

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Imaging shows pattern of β-amyloid plaques that overlaps but differs from that of Alzheimer's disease
Seafood consumption is associated with increased brain levels of mercury

Mercury From Seafood Not Tied to Brain Neuropathology

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Significant link for seafood consumption with less Alzheimer's disease pathology in APOE ε4 carriers

January 2016 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Receiving general anesthesia for surgery after age 40 doesn't appear to raise the risk for mild cognitive impairment later in life

Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

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For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
An novel implant utilizing a dissolvable sensor may be able to transmit information wirelessly to physicians during surgery or after a brain injury

Bioresorbable Silicon Electronic Sensor May Monitor Brain

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New device is designed to measure pressure, then dissolve, but human trials are far off
A case report published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Neurology highlights a neuropsychological test profile conducted on a patient with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player

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Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6

December 2015 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
There is still considerable variation in hospital policies for the determination of brain death

Criteria for Determining Brain Death Differ by Hospital

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Improvement seen with AAN practice parameters, but significant variability still exists
Experimental mood induction changes interleukin-18 levels and is associated with changes in central opioid neurotransmission

Experimental Mood Induction Impacts IL-18 Levels

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Experimental sadness increases IL-18, with changes more pronounced in depressed volunteers
Transference-focused psychotherapy is associated with alterations in frontolimbic circuitry in borderline personality disorder

Neural Effects of Psychotherapy in Personality Disorder ID’d

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TFP associated with alterations in frontolimbic circuitry in borderline personality disorder