Brain & Neurology
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Drug trial for Parkinson hallucinations
An anti-nausea drug is being tested to see if it can reduce the hallucinations which affect people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Measures to prevent dementia ‘cost-effective’
Interventions for preventing dementia in England could be cost-effective, saving over a billion pounds per year, and could significantly reduce dementia rates, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Hospitalised COVID-19 patients suffer symptoms for months
Many hospitalised COVID-19 patients were still experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression up to three months after contracting the virus, according to a new study. Read more
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Ablation cuts atrial fibrillation dementia risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at a reduced risk of dementia if they undergo catheter ablation, researchers report today. Read more
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Pandemic left stroke survivors with avoidable disabilities – report
Tens of thousands of stroke survivors have been left with avoidable, unnecessary disability – and exacerbated mental health problems – because of delayed emergency calls and cancelled therapies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published today. Read more
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Molecule might restore brain and spinal cord function
A molecule has been created that might repair and restore brain and spinal cord function in mice with neurological disorders, it has been announced. Read more
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Common drugs could increase risk of cognitive decline
A common class of drugs could be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, a US study has claimed. Read more
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Lifestyle linked to MS risk
People with unhealthy lifestyles may face an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to research published today. Read more
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Scientists find MS protection gene
Swedish researchers have found a key gene that could help to prevent the progression of multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Gene test proposed following neonatal encephalopathy
Gene profiling could predict outcomes for new born babies following oxygen deprivation, as well as help explain the mechanisms causing the damage, British researchers say. Read more