The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen.

A new study sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's 'cables'-- the so-called nerve fibers -- which leads to permanent impairments.

Background/Aims To investigate the relationship between smoking and smoking intensity, and the rate of retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thinning in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).

A new study by researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU sheds light on one of the most severe consequences ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Optic nerve fiber thickness improved among nearly all patients after SLT and resveratrol. The combination ...

Now, a new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets promises to relieve stress, sharpen focus and improve sleep in mere minutes ...

The drug could aid in the restoration of vision in those suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important clue when assessing a person’s risk for ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

The medicine, LL-341070, improves the brain's ability to repair damaged myelin--the protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers.(Unsplash) The medicine, LL-341070, improves the brain's ability ...