Within the UK, a stroke occurs every five minutes. Unfortunately, not everyone who suffers from stroke survives; as many as 35,000 people are killed each year. A new ‘breakthrough’ scanning technique has the potential to provide stroke victims with life-saving care. Testing technique Radiologists have tested imaging techniques to determine […]
A new study from King’s College London has found that inconsistent responses in the brain could be the key to understanding common links between abnormal behaviours in a range of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Reviewing studies that measure electrical tremors found that brain waves within individuals living with conditions […]
Scientists in Japan have recently discovered metabolic compounds within our blood associated with the risks of developing dementia. Levels of 33 small molecules, or metabolites, differed in patients who have dementia when compared to older individuals with no existing health conditions. The findings, published by the National Academy of Sciences […]
The release of the Covid-19 vaccination has been celebrated and criticised across the world, with some noting the success rates while others state it has simply been developed too fast. While the side-effects of the vaccine continue to be monitored, the European Medicines Agency has issued an update on the […]
Many sports professionals have gone public with their struggles with neurological conditions following years of contact sports throughout recent years. Now many are donating their brains to science in a vital move to understand better neurodegenerative diseases, how they are caused and how they could be prevented. A brave […]
Almost two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, we are beginning to see more and more individuals living with Long Covid symptoms – people never fully recovering from the effects of the virus. Healthcare professionals worldwide have begun to develop resources, counselling, and medication to assist those who are experiencing effects […]
Eleven years on from its launch, is the Rehabilitation Prescription achieving what it should be for patients? On 28 September 2021, speakers from across the neurorehabilitation sector explored this topic in a roundtable panel discussion with attendee Q&A. Chaired by Professor Mike Barnes, Clinical Director of NRC Medical Experts, the panel […]
As individuals reach a certain age, more and more time is given towards leisurely activities – be it increased use of television, computers or other small activities. However, it is this increased use which is leading scientists to believe individuals are at a higher risk of stroke than those who […]
As we enter World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a new study into the condition has revealed signs behind your eyes could show whether you are at risk. While there are a number of early warning signs we are already aware of, including trouble remembering or concentrating on certain things; even decision […]
New research has suggested thousands of strokes and heart attacks could be prevented each year, if UK diners were to replace salt with a common, low-sodium substitute. A study of over 20,000 people living within rural China involved willing participants with a history of stoke; or who were over 60-years […]