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22/06/2022 - UK-wide motor neuron disease project
A major new project into treatments for motor neuron disease has received substantial funding from a group of charities and government research organisations. More
21/06/2022 - Cancer technique might diagnose early Alzheimer's disease
Adapting an algorithm used to classify cancer tumours can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage, according to a new study. More
17/05/2022 - Treatment hope for cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could help to identify those patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease who would benefit from new treatments for cognitive symptoms that were previously untreatable, British researchers report today. More
10/05/2022 - Heat shock clue to preventing dementia
Heat shock proteins may play a key role in preventing dementia, helping to explain reports that sauna use reduces risk, according to British scientists. More
14/04/2022 - How healthy lifestyle 'delays Alzheimer's'
A healthy lifestyle, combining physical and cognitive exercise with a good diet, can help reduce the risk of dementia, according to joint research by teams from Switzerland and the USA. More
21/03/2022 - Protein could be key to preventing Parkinson's disease
A protein could play a vital protective role against Parkinson's disease, a Swiss study has found. More
17/03/2022 - No increased risk of neurological events after COVID vaccination
There is no increased risk of rare neurological events following COVID-19 vaccination, according to new evidence published today. More
09/03/2022 - Extended group of early Parkinson's signs discovered
People present a broad range of symptoms up to a decade before Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, with tremor and memory symptoms being the most prominent, according to a new analysis. More
07/03/2022 - Guillain-Barre linked to cancer
A possible link has been discovered between certain cancers and the rare neurologic disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome. More
28/02/2022 - Genetic variant behind more serious disease outcomes
Scientists have explained why a common genetic variant worsens disease outcomes for people with adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases, it has been announced. More
17/02/2022 - Road accident data predicts brain injury risk
Speed, direction, and level of head protection can predict who is most at risk of brain injury following road traffic collisions, according to a new UK study. More
15/02/2022 - Zebrafish discovery could help multiple sclerosis therapies
A new feature of multiple sclerosis biology has been discovered, which could help to stop the condition progressing. More
11/02/2022 - Dementia risk heightened among ethnic minorities and deprived
People from ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically deprived areas face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, according to the first study to focus on a diverse population. More
10/02/2022 - Viagra-type drug hope for treating vascular dementia
Viagra-type drugs could have potential for treating some patients with vascular dementia, a UK/US study has found. More
03/02/2022 - Novel cancer therapy uses MRI scanner
An MRI scanner has been used to guide a magnetic seed through an animal brain to heat and destroy cancer tumours without harming healthy tissues, British researchers have reported. More
18/01/2022 - New approach to repair peripheral nerve damage
New ideas for repairing peripheral nerve damage have been announced by a team of researchers in Ireland. More
12/01/2022 - Ketamine may benefit severe alcoholics
Ketamine treatment may be effective for alcohol use disorder, alongside psychological therapy, according to a new study. More
07/01/2022 - Dementia cases could triple globally by 2050
The number of adults living with dementia is expected to nearly triple by 2050, according to a new global report, published today. More
05/01/2022 - Magic mushroom drug found safe for therapy
Treatment of mental trauma or long-lasting depression with psilocybin may be one step closer after a new study found no detrimental effects. More
22/12/2021 - Frailty strongly linked to dementia
Frailty in older adults appears to raise the risk of dementia independently of genetic risk, researchers have found. More
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