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EMJ Neurology 4.1 2016

Welcome to EMJ Neurology 4.1, an edition filled with informative and engaging content which spotlights the latest research and developments in the field…

Brain Health: Translating Scientific Evidence Into Clinical Practice in Multiple Sclerosis

Brain volume loss (BVL) progresses more rapidly in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in healthy individuals, and brain atrophy begins early in…

Editor’s Pick: Clinical Significance of Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease

Apathy, or lack of motivation, is increasingly recognised as a major factor affecting quality of life and prognosis in Parkinson’s disease (PD)…

Development and Translation of Therapies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder characterised by widespread loss of lower motor neurons from the spinal…

Wilson’s Disease: An Inherited, Silent, Copper Intoxication Disease

Wilson’s disease is a rare, autosomal recessive, genetic, copper overload disease, which evokes multiple motor or neuropsychiatric symptoms and liver…

Multiple Sclerosis: Where Do We Go From Here?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurological disability in young populations after trauma and represents a significant personal…

Whole Spectrum of Natural Progression of Haemangioblastoma Seen Within a Single Patient: A Very Rare Case Report and Literature Review

This paper reports a rare case of sporadic variation of haemangioblastoma (HB) presenting as multiple lesions within the posterior fossa. A whole…

Advances in the Management of Transient Ischaemic Attack and Stroke

Among many important advances in the management of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and stroke are: the updated definition of TIA; risk stratification…

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Laser Ablation: A Low-Risk, Highly Effective Option for Prostate Cancer Patients

NEW, less invasive therapy has been discovered for the treatment of prostate cancer. The therapy provides a middle ground for men who have previously had…

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Risk Warning for Higher Salt Consumption in CKD Patients

HIGH salt intake could lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, according to a recent study…