Brain & Neurology
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New hope for DIPG treatment following research
Cancerous cells in an aggressive type of childhood brain tumour work together to infiltrate the brain, British researchers report today. Read more
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Patients waiting 29 hours for meningitis diagnosis
There are delays of more than 29 hours in undertaking diagnostic testing in some cases of suspected bacterial meningitis, according to new research. Read more
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Call for consultation on Down’s screening ethics
Britain needs a proper national consultation on the use of the new non-invasive pre-natal tests for risk of Down’s syndrome, doctors have said. Read more
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How brain stimulation helps Parkinson’s – Euro-conference
Subthalamic deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease reduces falls risk and psychotic symptoms – but not the development of dementia, a conference has heard. Read more
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Blood pressure link to dementia risk
New findings from an ongoing study have shown a link between high systolic blood pressure and increased risk of dementia, below the conventional threshold used to define hypertension. Read more
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Growth hormone treatment tested for stroke survivors
Growth hormone treatment could help stroke survivors to regain better cognitive abilities and help them recover from fatigue, according to an experimental study. Read more
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Immune insight into Parkinson’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new link between bacterial infections such as tuberculosis and Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Link between IBD and Parkinson’s
People with inflammatory bowel disease face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Brain stimulation ‘safe to treat obesity’
Brain stimulation could be a safe way help to treat obesity because it helps to reduce food cravings, a conference will hear today. Read more
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AI boosts CT reading
Artificial intelligence has successfully improved the accuracy of detection of cerebral small vessel disease from CT scans, British researchers have reported. Read more