Brain receptor patterns separate sensory and cognitive networks
Receptor patterns define key organisational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered. An international team of researchers, studying macaque brains,…
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Beta-2 agonists not associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists…
Epilepsy Action campaign film receives media applause
A film to raise awareness of how to support a person having an epileptic seizure is receiving positive media attention…
New materials could lead to implantable treatments for epilepsy
The prospect of a cure for a type of epilepsy could be one step closer following breakthrough research on materials…
Effects of heavy drinking in young adult brains
Effects of heavy drinking in young adult brains: Cortical thinning is associated with altered neurotransmission in young adults with a…
Nanoparticles deliver brain cancer treatment
Nanoparticles deliver brain cancer treatment: University of Queensland researchers have developed a nanoparticle to take a chemotherapy drug into fast…
Parkinson’s AI proves accuracy
The results of a multi-site clinical study analysing the performance of PDMonitor, a pioneering Parkinson’s Disease monitoring device from PD…
Over half of Brits have never heard of aphasia
New research from the Stroke Association reveals over half of the British public (54%) have never heard of aphasia, despite…
Patients say they feel ‘really cared for’ at Priory’s Llanarth Court hospital
Patients say they feel ‘really cared for’ at Priory’s Llanarth Court hospital as inspectors praise the safe and effective treatment…
How talking to toddlers boosts early brain development
Talking to toddlers helps shape their developing brain, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers captured…