Brain & Neurology
-
Brain cell transplant success revealed
A controversial brain cell transplant procedure pioneered in the 1980s achieved long term success in a small number of patients, researchers have reported. Read more
-
Neurologists warn on Zika
Some 42 countries have now reported their first outbreaks of the Zika virus, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
-
Rosacea- dementia link uncovered
A link between rosacea and the development of dementia has been uncovered in a new Danish study. Read more
-
Fruit flies offer brain disease hope
Laboratory research conducted in Leicester, UK, has pointed to new treatments for common neurodegenerative diseases, it has been announced. Read more
-
Dementia rates down – UK study
The incidence of dementia in the UK has fallen dramatically in the last 20 years, researchers said yesterday. Read more
-
Prospective Alzheimer’s therapy revealed
A protein called IL-33 may provide a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, Scottish researchers reported today. Read more
-
Zika microcephaly link "clear" – US
The Zika virus is definitely responsible for outbreaks of microcephaly in babies, US health officials have stated. Read more
-
Post-Ebola syndrome investigated
Post-Ebola syndrome is the focus of a new study by international experts, presented at a major European conference this week. Read more
-
Parkinson’s pathway published for non-oral treatment
A new pathway for Parkinson’s disease has been published for the first time to help clinicians treating people who need non-oral medication. Read more
-
Zika may attack myelin
The Zika virus may attack the brain’s myelin, causing a temporary illness similar to multiple sclerosis, a conference heard last night. Read more