Brain & Neurology
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Help with hearing may limit cognitive decline
Hearing aids may significantly benefit adults who at risk for cognitive decline, according to the findings of the first randomised trial of its kind. Read more
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Early diagnosis call following Alzheimer’s drug success
Campaigners have called for new efforts to achieve accurate early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease after a conference heard promising results from a new monoclonal antibody treatment. Read more
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Offer brain scan to people with psychosis – study
Routine brain scans in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify the underlying conditions that cause their symptoms, a new UK study has claimed. Read more
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Hope for oxygen intervention after brain damage
Oxygen inhalation shows “promising potential” for neurorehabilitation, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Lack of sleep negates cognitive benefits of exercise
People who take regular physical exercise but suffer from a lack of sleep may be negating the benefits of their activity, according to a study published today. Read more
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Artificial intelligence tool could detect dementia earlier
A potentially transformative artificial intelligence (tool has been developed to help detect the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, British researchers say. Read more
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Some HRT ‘associated with increased dementia risk’
Taking some types of HRT is associated with an increased rate of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, a large Danish observational study has reported. Read more
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First genetic marker identified for multiple sclerosis severity
A genetic variant for multiple sclerosis severity has been identified, the first known variant of this kind, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Daytime napping ‘could aid brain health’
Regular daytime napping could aid brain health by slowing the rate at which brains shrink with ageing, according to a study published today. Read more
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International consensus statement published on concussion in sport
Sporting bodies need to update their rules to prevent harmful collisions, according to major new guidelines published today. Read more