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05/12/2019 - Impressive artificial neurons created
Scientists are making progress on artificial neurons that are capable of the same electrical activity as biological neurons, it has been announced. More
27/11/2019 - Multiple sclerosis-herpes link made clearer
New research has identified a specific form of the herpes virus that is linked to multiple sclerosis. More
26/11/2019 - Too many antibiotics could increase Parkinson's risk
Excessive use of some antibiotics could increase an individual's risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a Finnish study. More
30/10/2019 - Hope for Alzheimer’s treatment opportunity
Scientists working on progressive neurodegeneration diseases have found that some of the changes could be halted during an "under-appreciated time window". More
22/10/2019 - Footballer neurodegenerative risk quantified
Professional footballers face a significantly increased risk of developing neurodegenerative disease in their old age, according to the findings of the largest study of its kind, published yesterday. More
15/10/2019 - Cannabidiol trial for Parkinson's-related psychosis
A £1.2 million phase II trial is to begin early next year into the effectiveness of cannabidiol in people with Parkinson’s-related psychosis. More
10/10/2019 - Instability of Huntington gene
The genetic mutation associated with Huntington's disease is not stable, suggesting potential routes for intervention, British researchers revealed today. More
04/10/2019 - Immune system clue to Parkinson's care
Parkinson's Disease may benefit from management with immune-regulating drugs - which might even help with prevention, Danish scientists have reported. More
09/09/2019 - Specialist gene therapy centre for UK
A major centre for developing gene therapies and similar treatments is to be established in the UK at Harwell, Oxford, it was announced today. More
21/08/2019 - Brain impairments from hypertension?
A new study has found that patients with hypertension can suffer from reduced brain volume years later. More
09/08/2019 - Cannabis products too expensive - NICE
Medicinal cannabis products are being sold at excessive prices outweighing potential benefits for patients, regulators have said. More
06/08/2019 - Sheffield search for Parkinson treatment
British researchers have embarked on a major project to find a new treatment to prevent the brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease. More
05/08/2019 - Reduced dementia risk among socially active people
People in their 50s and 60s may reduce their risk of developing dementia by being socially active, according to a UK study. More
01/08/2019 - Haemoglobin level link to dementia
Both high and low levels of haemoglobin are linked to increased risk of developing dementia in old age, Dutch researchers reported last night. More
15/07/2019 - Healthy lifestyle could reduce genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle could reduce a person’s genetic risk of dementia by almost one third, the first study of its kind has revealed. More
04/07/2019 - Cannabis clinical trial urgent - MPs
The UK needs an "immediate" clinical trial established of the benefits of medicinal cannabis for intractable childhood epilepsy, MPs have said. More
19/06/2019 - Large study links atrial fibrillation to dementia
Patients with atrial fibrillation face a raised risk of going on to develop dementia, researchers warn today. More
13/06/2019 - Harm concerns linked to youth epilepsy treatment
Treatment guidelines for young people with epilepsy could be reviewed after a Swedish study found a group of drugs is linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. More
12/06/2019 - Epileptic risk from strobe lights
Strobe lighting at music events is posing a major risk for people with epilepsy, Dutch researchers warn today. More
12/06/2019 - Smartphone pain therapy trials to begin
British scientists have developed a phone app to help people suffering from chronic pain, it was announced today. More
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