April 2023
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HIV drug could prevent build-up of toxic proteins in brain
A repurposed HIV drug can restore the brain’s ability to clear out toxic proteins, helping to prevent the dangerous build-up seen in Huntington’s disease and other neurological diseases, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Concussion linked to damage in thalamus brain region
A new study of brain scans has shown how many people have long-term symptoms after a mild brain injury linked to thalamus damage. Read more
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‘Pruning’ brain connection problems linked to mental health disorders
Problems with the brain’s ‘pruning’ brain connections could be why adolescents are at risk from a range of mental health disorders, new international research suggests today. Read more
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Autism risk link to early ear, nose, and throat issues
Young children with common ear, nose, and throat issues may be at increased risk of autism or demonstrable autism traits, according to new research published today. Read more
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Little benefit from surgery for sciatica
Treating sciatica with surgery may not benefit patients over the long term, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Early vaping linked to smoking risk
E-cigarette use in early adolescents who also smoke tends to raise the risk of future smoking, according to a new analysis of the issue. Read more
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Heart risk after severe COVID
People who have suffered serious illness from COVID face increased risk of ventricular tachycardia, according to a new study. Read more
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Conduction system pacemaker guidance published
New guidance has been issued on how to implant new pacing systems that mimic the heart’s normal function. Read more
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Brain connections linked to epileptic seizures
A network of connections has been found in the brain, linked to seizures in people with epilepsy. Read more
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Promising therapy revealed for long COVID fatigue
A potential treatment for fatigue for people with long COVID shows promise after a phase 2 clinical trial, British researchers have reported. Read more