Brain & Neurology
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Parkinson’s dyskinesia mechanism discovered
A key mechanism underlying dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease has been uncovered for the first time, potentially paving the way to treat the side effect, it has been announced. Read more
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Immune system clues to virus care
Immune suppressants might play a role in the early treatment of Covid-19, one expert has suggested amid several studies highlighting the body’s over-reaction to the virus. Read more
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Gut neurons linked to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have investigated which types of nerve cells contain genes linked to Parkinson’s disease, pinpointing a cluster in the gut. Read more
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New migraine treatment gains backing
Up to 10,000 people in England could be offered a new anti-migraine self-injected drug, it was announced today. Read more
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Support needed for parents of children with learning disabilities
New research has highlighted the mental health struggles of some parents of children with learning disabilities. Read more
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Award to research raised brain pressure
The University of Birmingham’s Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research has been awarded £1.68m for a five-year research programme into intracranial hypertension and to develop a treatment for a rare condition that can lead to blindness, it has been announced. Read more
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Project for brain tumour test begins
Fluorescent carbon dots and nanophotonics are being used in a new project aiming to improve diagnosis of brain tumours. Read more
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Preclinical trials provide hope for brain injury recovery
Resetting immune cells could help to treat people with traumatic brain injury, a new study has found. Read more
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Parkinson’s decline link to iron in brain
An MRI technique can detect patterns of iron accumulation in the brain – and is showing promise as a way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Dementia projections for Europe
The number of people living with dementia in Europe will continue to increase, even though the rate of diagnosis is decreasing, according to a new analysis. Read more