Brain & Neurology
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New risk score predicts dementia 14 years before diagnosis
A new dementia risk score can predict an individual’s risk of developing the disease in the ensuing 14 years, it was announced today. Read more
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Gut conditions could be warning for Parkinson’s disease
Some gut problems, such as constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel syndrome, could be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to new studies. Read more
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Eye scans may predict Parkinson disease diagnosis
Scans to find abnormalities in the retina could identify people at future risk of Parkinson disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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New bioelectronics may avoid need for surgery
An improved method of electrotherapy may help treat conditions as varied as Parkinson’s disease, heart rhythm disorders, cancer and nerve injuries, developers say. Read more
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Machine learning predicts types of Parkinson’s disease
Machine learning can use images of patient-derived stem cells to accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson’s disease, paving the way for personalised medicine and targeted drug therapy, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Air pollution link to dementia severity
Reducing air pollution through public health programmes, such as ultra-low emission zones, could help to improve the health of people with dementia, a new study says today. Read more
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Brain-heart rhythms less coordinated with age
Changes in oxygen supply to neurons may have a role in the ageing of the brain, according to a new study. Read more
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New hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine
An anti-ageing vaccine may have benefits against Alzheimer’s disease, a scientific conference heard last night. Read more
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Polypills among treatments added to WHO list
Polypills are among drugs added to the World Health Organization’s essential medicines list, it has been announced. Read more
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Psychedelic drugs for cancer-related distress?
Psychedelic drugs could be useful to help women manage the distress of living with cancer, experts say today. Read more