Brain & Neurology
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Gene therapy will save babies at a record cost
A powerful new gene therapy is to be used in the NHS to treat babies with spinal muscular atrophy, making it the most expensive therapy ever to gain official approval, it was announced today. Read more
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Shear wave scans could improve brain tumour surgery
A new ultrasound technique may be the best way to detect cancer tissue missed during removal of tumours from the brain, researchers report today. Read more
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Spina bifida linked to random mutations
Spina bifida may be the result of random genetic mutations early in pregnancy, British scientists have found. Read more
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Therapy might block multiple sclerosis autoimmune process
A new study has shown how harmful immune cells travel to the brain in people with multiple sclerosis and lead to disease progression. Read more
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Promising biomarkers could diagnose mild traumatic brain injury
Specific plasma microRNAs have been found to be diagnostic biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury, according to researchers in Finland. Read more
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New protein role in Parkinson’s disease
New discoveries have been made about a key protein in the development of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Brain-related visual problem ‘common’ in children
Researchers are hoping to raise awareness of a brain-related visual impairment, which may be more common than previously believed. Read more
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Brain cell insight into multiple sclerosis
British scientists have reported new discoveries about neuronal damage during the progression of multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Vision tests to map Parkinson’s cognitive decline
New research is suggesting that a simple test of vision can predict the risk of cognitive impairment and possible dementia among people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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EEG test could give early traumatic brain injury prognosis
Electroencephalography can successfully be used for prognosis in patients with severe brain industry, British researchers have reported. Read more