Brain & Neurology
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Shark hormone offers Parkinson’s prospects
British researchers have identified a naturally-occurring compound that may be helpful in halting the development of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Child brain tumour awareness drive
Efforts are under way to speed up the diagnosis of brain tumours in children in the UK. Read more
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DNA boost to brain tumour therapy
British researchers have unveiled a promising new approach to improving glioblastoma care. Read more
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Diet role in elderly brain health
Elderly people may make a big contribution to their brain health by eating a healthy diet, according to a Scottish study. Read more
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Success for vCJD test
A new blood test can detect variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease with 100% accuracy, an international research team reported last night. Read more
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New Alzheimer’s treatment hope
A new class of drugs offers hope of a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers announced last night. Read more
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MRI can help pregnancy scanning – study
Pregnant women who are told a scan has found a brain abnormality in the foetus should be offered a second MRI scan, researchers say today. Read more
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Epilepsy gene network revealed
A network of some 320 genes may underlie the development of epilepsy, British researchers reveal today. Read more
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Concern at care of women with dementia
Women with dementia receive inferior health care to men, researchers say today. Read more
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How alcohol affects stroke risk
The effects of alcohol on stroke risk vary between ischaemic and haemorrhagic disease, according to a new Swedish study today. Read more