Brain & Neurology
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Migraine brings slightly raised stroke risk
A new study has found different cardiovascular risks for men and women who suffer regular migraine. Read more
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Campaign to raise awareness of aphasia
More than half of the British public have never heard of aphasia, according to research from the Stroke Association. Read more
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Pain gene insight could improve treatment
Researchers have studied people who are genetically ‘pain insensitive’, in order to identify new analgesic strategies for treating chronic pain. Read more
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Genetic test approved for stroke prevention
A genetic test should be carried out on individuals who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack to establish if they could benefit from taking clopidogrel, according to UK guidance published today. Read more
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Global stroke deaths ‘to reach five million by 2030’
The number of deaths globally from ischaemic stroke is expected to increase to nearly five million by 2030, a new Chinese study published today has found. Read more
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Opioid risk for patients with pain conditions
The risk of long-term opioid use is increased among people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, a new study has found. Read more
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Autoimmune disease burden greater than expected
About a tenth of the UK population are suffering from an autoimmune disease, according to a large new study. Read more
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Parkinson’s trial begins in Dundee
A project to test a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease has launched at the University of Dundee – with the recruitment of the first patient participant. Read more
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HIV drug could prevent build-up of toxic proteins in brain
A repurposed HIV drug can restore the brain’s ability to clear out toxic proteins, helping to prevent the dangerous build-up seen in Huntington’s disease and other neurological diseases, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Concussion linked to damage in thalamus brain region
A new study of brain scans has shown how many people have long-term symptoms after a mild brain injury linked to thalamus damage. Read more