Treatment and recovery from stroke worse for women and ‘racial minorities’: A major study on people with diabetes has found that following a stroke, patients from racial minorities, experienced greater stroke severity, prolonged hospitalisation and received less specialised treatment than their white counterparts. The same data also showed that women were more likely to die if […]
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Neuroplast, a Dutch clinical-stage biotech, focusing on cell-based treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has Injury (TSCI). Preliminary data indicate an excellent safety profile due to the complete absence of product related adverse events. Furthermore, patient feedback confirms excellent tolerability. The trial is conducted in collaboration with Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos in Toledo, Spain, and Rigshospitalet in […]
A groundbreaking review of studies involving more than 21 million people worldwide has revealed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects a staggering three per cent of the global adult population. Disturbingly, nine out of ten adults diagnosed with ADHD are not receiving the crucial treatment they require. The landmark review led by Curtin University examined 57 […]
Brain Boosters – An Introductory Guide to the Fascinating World of Nootropics: The Belgian pharmacologist Corneliu Giurgea first conceived the notion of nootropics in the early 1970s. In recent times it has become an increasingly popular choice of many people for helping them to boost their brain performance. If you are new to the fascinating […]
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As we enter this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month 2023, new research from Lottie has revealed the biggest misconceptions about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Stereotypes and myths can have harmful effects on both those living with this condition and their caregivers, including communication barriers, isolation, and increased stress. Online searches have surged for support groups […]
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New insights on why epilepsy develops, potential treatments in world’s largest genetic study: Specific changes in our DNA that increase the risk of developing epilepsy have been discovered, in the largest genetic study of its kind for epilepsy coordinated by the International League Against Epilepsy, which includes scientists from the University of Melbourne and WEHI […]
Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms that commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem solving, language and perception. In a person with dementia, these symptoms are bad enough to affect daily life. Dementia is not a disease in its own right, and it is not a natural part of ageing. Rather, the […]
Dance as a performative art form enhanced identity negotiation and strengthened group identity in people with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien Stockholm found that performing in a dance company and being involved in its activities play a significant role in the identity and disease-related identity negotiation in […]
Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a cross-Europe project which is aiming to develop a revolutionary new method of treating a wide range of neurological disorders. The Wireless Deep Brain Stimulation Through Engineered Multifunctional Nanomaterials project, or BRAINSTORM, is setting out to develop tiny injectable magnets which could help restore function to damaged […]
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A music charity with more than 25 years’ experience of working with care staff has released a new, free resource to inspire and encourage the use of music in dementia care. Music as Therapy International is a UK-registered charity which believes in the power of music to strengthen care. For more than 25 years they […]
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