brain injury /neuro/taxonomy/term/498/all en New study finds promising approach for reducing brain inflammation /neuro/article/new-study-finds-promising-approach-reducing-brain-inflammation <p>A new study by researchers at the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) has uncovered a promising approach for reducing brain inflammation. </p> <p>Glial cells, which support and protect neurons, can become overactive during injury and brain inflammation. This overactivity may contribute to chronic neurodegeneration and worsen brain disorders. Understanding how this process, called reactive gliosis, is controlled could help scientists better understand brain diseases and improve treatments.  </p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:54:17 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6151 at /neuro HEADS UP On The Concussion Issue to raise awareness of head injury /neuro/channels/news/heads-concussion-issue-raise-awareness-head-injury-265051 <p>An all-star lineup of experts in the fields of sports and neurology will share a stage on Jan. 27 to discuss concussions, a serious injury that has only recently been getting the attention it deserves.</p> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:14:18 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2425 at /neuro