Brain & Neurology
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Lateral flow test could detect brain tumours
A lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is to be developed in a pioneering study. Read more
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Brain pathology of domestic violence revealed
Women who have experienced domestic violence were found to have suffered substantial damage in the brain – but no evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a major brain autopsy study. Read more
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Early Alzheimer’s disease brain change seen
Activity changes in the hippocampus may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. Read more
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Dementia numbers set for big increase – analysis
Britain is facing a huge increase in the number of people living with dementia – far more than previously anticipated, researchers warned today. Read more
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New Parkinson’s infusion treatment approved
A treatment that improves uptake of dopamine in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease has gained approval for use in the NHS in England, it has been announced. Read more
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New evidence on rugby brain risk
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk is hugely increased amongst longstanding rugby players, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Brain metal levels linked to Huntingdon’s disease
Unusual levels of various metals have been observed in human brain tissue from patients with Huntington’s disease, researchers have announced. Read more
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Human brain cell atlas identifies links to neuropsychiatric disorders
The links between specific types of brain cell types and some common neuropsychiatric disorders have been identified for the first time. Read more
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Shift work causes brain changes that increase appetite
Circadian misalignment changes the brain’s regulation of hormones, which could lead to shift workers to gaining weight, according to a new study. Read more
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‘Nearly ten million stroke deaths by 2050’ – warning
The number of people who die from stroke globally could rise by 50% by 2050, according to report from the World Health Organization published today. Read more