Brain & Neurology
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New global initiative to defeat meningitis
A new global strategy on meningitis has been launched, with the aim of preventing over 200,000 deaths each year. Read more
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AI identifies possible drug combination for brain cancer
Artificial intelligence-enhanced tools have been used to identify a new combination of drugs that could treat a rare and incurable childhood brain cancer. Read more
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Parent-led intervention for early signs of autism
Early parent-led intervention may help infants with autism spectrum disorder-related behaviours manage their symptoms, according to a major new study. Read more
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Flour finally to get folic acid
The UK is finally to add folic acid to white flour in a new drive to reduce neural tube defects, it has been announced. Read more
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Drug targets for Alzheimer’s disease
Specific drug targets identified in the neural circuits that encode memories could help in the treatment of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Blood biomarker reduces risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Some blood lipid biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease risk are also associated with a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, new research has found. Read more
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Prolonged exposure to traffic noise linked to dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with a raised risk of developing dementia, according to Danish research published today. Read more
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Gene clue to Huntington’s disease progression
Genetic discoveries are opening up new therapeutic options for Huntington’s disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Major project to improve autism care
A major project, launched today, will seek to enrol thousands of people with autism to improve their treatment and support. Read more
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Dementia link to mentally unstimulating jobs
Having a job that is not mentally stimulating is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers report today. Read more