Brain & Neurology
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MND genes found
People who develop motor neurone disease are victims of rare but specific gene variants, according to the findings of a major genetic study published last night. Read more
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Global stroke risk factors analysed
Ten risk factors are responsible for 90% of all strokes, according to the findings of a major international study. Read more
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Early Alzheimer’s disease detection identified
A European study has found new methods for detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease using brain and spinal fluid. Read more
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Paracetamol pregnancy risks reported
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism in boys and attention-related and hyperactivity symptoms in girls and boys, the first study of its kind has revealed. Read more
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Blood donor link to dementia ruled out
Blood transfusions are not responsible for transmitting neurodegenerative diseases, according to a major Scandinavian study. Read more
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Liquid aspirin key to brain tumour breakthrough
A drug which contains liquid aspirin could prove to be a "ground-breaking" treatment for brain tumour, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Migraine genes linked to vascular system
A major genetic study of migraine has shown the illness’s close links to the vascular system, it was announced last night. Read more
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Four new MS genes reported
German researchers have reported identifying four new genes linked to multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Breakthrough in MS therapy revealed
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in treating an aggressive type of multiple sclerosis after successfully replacing the immune system and regenerating a new one using blood stem cells. Read more
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Air pollution ‘a risk factor for stroke’
Air pollution is as a leading risk factor for stroke, researchers report today. Read more