A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Led by Professor Frédéric Meunier from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, the team found a saturated fat called myristic acid is released by an enzyme, DDHD2, which […]
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“If people don’t get the bowel care they need, they could have a stroke and die, it’s as simple as that.” Healthcare professionals and patients across England and Wales have shared their support for a new awareness day, led by Spinal Injuries Association and backed by the Department of Health and Social Care, that highlights […]
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A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate. The READ-OUT research team at Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) based at the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge, is part of the Blood Biomarker Challenge – a multi-million […]
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Christmas unrest – sleep solutions – So, it’s not surprising that sleep tracking has gained immense popularity in recent years as widely accessible wearable devices like Fitbits, Oura Rings and smartwatches promise insights into our nightly sleep. Sleep trackers tend to overestimate total sleep time and underestimate wakefulness after falling sleep. But are they helpful […]
Do Finland introduces a new care pathway for epilepsy – The Finnish epilepsy care pathway has been published in Epilepsia Open. This Finnish model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and combines modern digital tools, data sharing and peer support. The Finnish epilepsy care pathway can […]
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Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy – A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and the Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies […]
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Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help: It is not easy to ask for or accept assistance when you need it, but it’s even harder for elderly parents who are in a position of care all their lives and now are the ones who need to be cared for. Mum and dad are not likely to […]
New screening tool to help stroke survivors: University of Queensland researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke. Clinician-researcher Professor Gail Robinson from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute said the Brief Executive Language Screening (BELS) test can be used by health professionals to […]
Increased Suicide Rates Among Individuals with Autism: People on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people. Dr Damian Santomauro from UQ’s School of Public Health and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research led a team which conducted a systematic review of nearly 1500 international research […]
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Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels. This can cause damage to brain cells or cause them to die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same symptoms. Strokes can happen to anyone of […]