Strokes: How to spot them and what to do
Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood…
neurology
Could brain parasites be used to treat cognitive disorders?
Scientists have invented a new way to deliver treatment into the brain using a parasite. The study – led by the…
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer for UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia,…
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia
‘Bruce Willis effect’ – Die Hard star’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia. The UK’s leading…
Dementia: Top Tips for supporting someone at Christmas
Colourful decorations, carol singing, exchanging gifts, and catching up with friends and family – it’s all part of what makes…
COVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following…
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia
Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no…
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury: Researchers from The University of Queensland have used an advanced…
Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming
Vitamin B12 is a well-known micronutrient that has long been acknowledged for its essential role in maintaining nerve function, supporting…
Gene linked to persistent stuttering uncovered
Gene linked to persistent stuttering into adulthood uncovered: A new study led by University of Melbourne researchers has discovered a…
Public support for Alzheimer’s disease blood tests
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia would be much more acceptable to the public than current tests offered, according to a…
Researchers secure funds for brain health study on military veterans
A pioneering multi-disciplined team of researchers from Northumbria University and Imperial College London has received funding for a novel study…