Brain & Neurology
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Proton beam therapy ‘safe’
Proton beam therapy is as safe as conventional radiotherapy for the treatment of childhood brain cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Genes link cognitive function and health
There are close links between the genes that influence risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and autism, and genes related to some cognitive functions, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Parkinson’s therapies lack support
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy do not produce improvements in quality of life for patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, according to a UK study. Read more
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Vitamin D potential in MS care
High doses of vitamin D "have potential" to be a treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Bond producers needed neurosurgeon’s advice
For all the millions spent on producing this year’s Bond spectacular, the producers still failed to take advice from an expert neurosurgeon, it has been revealed. Read more
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Stroke risk from shingles episode
An episode of shingles can pose a short-term risk of stroke among people aged over 50, researchers warn today. Read more
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Alcohol link to Alzheimer’s health
Patients with Alzheimer’s may benefit from moderate consumption of alcohol, according to a new study. Read more
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Grey matter loss linked to schizophrenia disability
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia seem to be linked to the loss of grey matter in the brain, according to a ground-breaking study in Edinburgh. Read more
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New angle on multiple sclerosis outcomes
A new health care initiative is being launched to improve the method of predicting outcomes for patients with multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Blood test for concussion?
A simple blood test for serious concussion may be on the horizon, according to researchers at Glasgow University, UK. Read more