LearningRx1 September, 2013 | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 5

Assessing cheerleaders’ concussions

Sep 6, 2013 by

When assessing cheerleaders’ concussions, neurocognitive testing is more accurate than self-reporting. The ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) was able to better detect and measure post-concussion abnormalities....

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The link between reading ability and brain structure

Sep 5, 2013 by

A new study looked at the link between reading ability and brain structure.  Using MRIs, the researchers found that phonological decoding was associated with gray matter volume in the left superior parietal lobe; form-sound was associated with the hippocampus...

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Researchers have discovered GPS-like cells in the human brain...

Sep 4, 2013 by

These “grid” cells help us keep track of our location when navigating in a new environment.  These brain cells help you determine how far you’ve travelled from a starting point or your last turn....

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Teen fights can destroy IQ to the equivalent of an entire year of school...

Sep 3, 2013 by

For girls, it only takes one fight! A fight-related injury resulted in a 1.62 IQ point drop for boys, and 3.02 IQ point drop for girls....

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Coming soon: accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s

Sep 2, 2013 by

German scientists have identified a blood test that can discriminate between people with Alzheimer’s and healthy people without dementia. The research was published in “Genome Biology.”...

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Ketamine (an anesthetic) can negatively impact children’s cognitive skills...

Sep 1, 2013 by

Often used as a pediatric anesthesia, Ketamine can adversely affect the brains of children under 3, especially if it’s a long surgery or multiple surgeries. Specifically, it harms learning and memory, as well as behavior....

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