Brain & Neurology
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Epilepsy link to maternal RA
Women with rheumatoid arthritis face an increased risk of having children who develop epilepsy, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Back to the Future technique for Parkinson’s diagnosis
German researchers have taken inspiration from the classic Back to the Future films in their search for a new technique for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Concern over new stroke classification
Senior neurologists have accused world health officials of failing to recognise stroke as a brain disease. Read more
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Orthostatic hypotension link to dementia
Dutch researchers have linked episodes of low blood pressure to dementia risk. Read more
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Gene therapy hope for Alzheimer’s
Gene therapy could eventually be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, British scientists have announced. Read more
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Rugby brain damage "mild"
The long-term effects on the brain of playing rugby may be limited, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Protein may be key to ageing
British researchers say they have found an "ageing" protein within mitochondrial cells. Read more
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Brain cell plays key role in MND
A usually supportive brain cell is responsible for cell death in motor neuron disease patients, according to a new study. Read more
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New call to increase dementia diagnosis
Fresh calls to increase rates of dementia diagnosis are to be made today ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day. Read more
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Innovative MS treatment on the cards
New and innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases could soon be tested after a mechanism involved in their development was identified by German researchers. Read more