Brain & Neurology
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Early-stage MS diagnosed through MRI scan
Doctors could soon be able to diagnose multiple sclerosis at its very early stages of development, thanks to the use of MRI scan results, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Laboratory progress for Huntington’s treatment
A new treatment is showing promise against Huntington’s disease in laboratory studies, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Craniectomy improves injury survival – study
Craniectomy following traumatic brain injury may improve patient survival, according to the findings of a UK study released last night. Read more
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Limited benefits from treatment of lung cancer in brain
Brain radiotherapy has few benefits for patients with non-small cell lung cancer which has spread to the head, according to a major study reported today. Read more
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Drugs and testing offer Alzheimer’s hope
Researchers yesterday announced two steps towards improved care of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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Parkinson’s protein clue
Small changes in a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease may have a significant impact on the development of the condition, researchers say. Read more
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Eye test for Parkinson’s?
Changes in the retina could be used to identify Parkinson’s disease in its earliest stages, British researchers say today. Read more
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NSAID shows Alzheimer’s promise
An anti-inflammatory drug might provide a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Clear link with Zika virus and joint condition
Experts are investigating the links between Zika virus infection in the womb and joint deformities at birth. Read more
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Anti-neurodegeneration gene studied
Researchers have explained how a specific gene can help break down protein clumps that may otherwise lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Read more