Brain & Neurology
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Increased seizure risk following COVID-19 infection
People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the next six months than those who had influenza, a new UK study has shown. Read more
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Parkinson’s patients wait years to see specialists
Parkinson’s UK is demanding better healthcare for people with the condition after it found they can wait years to see specialists. Read more
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Gene therapy hope for neurological disease
A new gene therapy could be a promising additional treatment for a range of neurological and psychological disorders, British scientists reported last night. Read more
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Genetic alternations in glioma brain cancers identified
A range of genetic alterations in glioma brain cancers have been identified that could affect adult brain cancer patients’ responses to treatment and survival. Read more
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Exposure to anaesthesia in the womb appears safe
New research indicates that the foetus’ brain development is not at risk if pregnant women undergo anaesthesia. Read more
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Dementia signs identified up to nine years before diagnosis
Signs of brain impairment can be identified up to nine years before dementia-related diseases are diagnosed, researchers report today. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘does not decrease dementia risk’
The so-called Mediterranean diet does not decrease the risk of developing dementia, a new Swedish study claims. Read more
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Neurostimulation may improve swallowing difficulties
Neurostimulation could improve ability to swallow in patients affected by conditions such as stroke, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Large study shows brain risk for ex-rugby players
Former international rugby union players may suffer lifelong negative health outcomes, according to research published today highlighting the links between injury and neurodegeneration. Read more
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NICE turns down gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A gene therapy for treating children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a ‘nonsense’ mutation has been provisionally rejected by NICE. Read more