Neurology

A study has emphasised the crucial role of accurate history-taking in prompt diagnosis and treatment of undiagnosed focal epilepsy in adolescents.

The integration of precision medicine in Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment was posed as a debate in this session, with two guest speakers arguing for each side.

A pioneering figure in neuroimmunology, Angela Vincent, University of Oxford, UK, was honoured with the Controversies in Neurology (CONy) Excellence in Neurology Award.

THE MAGNETIC resonance (MR) collateral map, derived from dynamic contrast-enhanced MR angiography, has shown promise in predicting functional and tissue outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

AN UNDENIABLE link between the cerebellum and Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been revealed by a growing body of research. Previous studies have demonstrated clinical, pathological, and neurophysiological evidence of this link.

PREDICTION of relapse in patients with myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) has been achieved using a novel relapse risk score, according to data presented at the 18th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy), which took place in London, UK between the 21st–23rd March 2024.

MEMORY deficit patterns are known to be associated with certain types of dementia. While retention-deficit in verbal learning tests is attributed to medial temporal lobe dysfunction, and commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), retrieval-deficit is attributed to frontal lobe dysfunction, and associated with frontal-subcortical dementia.

According to a recent analysis, a part of the brain may be abnormal amongst children with developmental language impairment.

Recent research has shown that statin use amongst older adults with HF may be associated with lower risk of dementia. Although researchers warned that prescription bias may have played a part in these findings.

Ketamine may be used as an effective treatment for refractory status epilepticus and super-RSE that does not respond to usual treatments, according to recent research.

Vagus nerve stimulation is the most frequently employed neuromodulation treatment for patients with drug-resistant-epilepsy, but safety profiles have varied across studies.

According to new research, elevation of serum neurofilament light chain, a biomarker of neuroaxonal injury, can predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis within 1–2 years.

New evidence suggests that herpes simplex virus 1 may be associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a systematic review of published studies.

Researchers found that the rapid growth of AI use in healthcare and its improving ability in prioritising and triaging suspected findings leads to early therapeutic interventions, particularly in ICH cases.

A recent research conducted in the USA suggests that longer sleep duration might be associated with lower total brain and grey matter volume in a study of Hispanic and Latino individuals.

Recent research has revealed that traumatic brain injury among elderly individuals is associated with changes in self-perception, social life, the ability to perform daily tasks, and a decline in overall quality of life for up to 5 years.

A recent study indicated that better sleep is linked to improved global cognition, underscoring its potential role in maintaining cognitive function among ageing adults. Read to find out more.

An higher daily intake of dietary caffeine is associated with an increased prevalence of severe headache or migraine in adults…

A study identifies the predictors of coping strategies for patients with PD, and evaluated their impact on health-related quality of life…

Sleep disorders have a significant effect on cognitive function in females with multiple sclerosis. Read to find out more…

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Read for more…

In the first year of the pandemic, 13% of patients presenting with COVID-19 developed serious neurological manifestations. Read more…

A large prospective study demonstrates an association between pregnancy complications and a patient history of migraines. Find out more…

Many patients with COVID-19 present at the hospital with symptoms of acute ischaemic stroke, caused by a sudden blockage of blood flow…

Allow neurologists and patients to capture important clinical data using readily available technology, such as smartphones and tablets…

MERGING artificial intelligence with targeted electrical brain stimulation has been found to improve certain human brain functions…

PIONEERING researchers have used human data to assess the speed at which different processes lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease…

Breakthrough “speech neuroprosthesis” has allowed a man with severe paralysis to communicate using sentences. Find out more

Novel research has demonstrated that cognitive decline measured over 5 years increases future fracture risk in women. Find out more

SLEEP increases the risk of sudden death in individuals diagnosed with epilepsy, a new study carried out at the University of Virginia School of Medicine…

DAMAGE to white matter causes worse cognitive outcomes after a brain injury than damage to grey matter, a new study suggests…

MICROGLIA have been shown in previous research to be activated in several neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease…

BRAIN fog is one of many neurological symptoms associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but it is not understood what causes this symptom…

ELECTRICAL signals in the brain regulated by a ‘molecular volume knob’ aid with learning and memory, according to a new study at Dartmouth College…

AMYLOID-β (Aβ) is the main component of the amyloid aggregates found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Many drugs in clinical trials…

DYSTONIN, a gene that maintains nerve cells, is now known to undergo inherited mutations that lead to a neuropathy known as Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease…

OBESITY has been linked to brain dysfunction in a large new study measuring cerebral blood flow, the primary predictor that an individual may develop Alzheimer’s disease.

RECOVERY of neurological impairments in COVID-19 remains an area of emerging understanding, but a recent case report described the role…

BLOOD clotting increases have been observed in patients with COVID-19, which raises their risk of conditions such as stroke…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is rarely diagnosed before symptom onset, and accurate biomarkers of disease progression are limited…

FLAVONOL could hold a protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease according to the results of a recently published study from…

GREEN spaces could be beneficial for neurological health, according to the results of recent research undertaken at the University of British Columbia…

DISTURBED sleep throughout the night can increase anxiety levels by up to 30%, and the phase of deep sleep is a natural form of relief for anxiety…

EXPLORATION of factors that influence cognitive ability could help to minimise cognitive decline and risk of dementia. Such factors were investigated…

Conventional drug delivery systems implanted in the brain are bulky, and the rigid metal tubes and optical fibres cause lesions in soft brain tissue…

Hair cells in the inner ear are integral to the detection of sound. Unlike in other mammals and birds, once damaged, human hair cells do not regenerate…

The newest edition of EMJ Neurology is published today, featuring an independent review of this year’s EAN Congress including abstract reviews…

ALZHEIMER’S disease could be tracked through a blood test, according to a new study. The results may prove to be the first step towards a new…

ALTHOUGH the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is unknown, in 10% of cases it due to genetic mutations, many of which can be single nucleotide..

OLDER women commonly outperform men in their age group in tests of reasoning, memory, and problem-solving, but the reason for this is currently unknown…

IS THERE a link between the gut and mental health? More specifically, is depression linked to gut bacteria? Scientists from Belgium set out to add another…

Space: The final frontier. However, it seems that this frontier may not remain unexplored from a neurological standpoint for that much longer, with a…

Artificial intelligence has been used for the reading of CT images. A computer has been taught how to scan CT head images to discern serious brain…

Neurons in the hippocampus region of the brain strongly influence a person’s anxiety levels and risk-taking behaviour, a study from Uppsala University…

BAN2401, a humanised monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to and eliminates soluble amyloid-β aggregates, has been shown to have statistically…

Plastic exposure is a global issue, the implications of which are still being discovered, both environmentally and medically. It has long been…

Insights into the mechanisms that enable the brain to separate information depending on importance, thus protecting the working memory from interference…

The publication of EMJ Neurology 6.1 is now available, presenting a full review of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) 2018 Congress…

Depression could potentially be treated by boosting blood levels of a substance produced naturally in the body called acetyl-L-carnitine, according to…

A neural connection between depression and poor sleep quality has been identified for the first time by researchers from the University of Warwick…

Novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases could be developed after researchers from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, discovered a new…

Children with autism have impairments in a brain circuit that normally makes social interactions feel rewarding, thereby inhibiting the development…

Dementia onset is significantly more likely if a person experiences sleep disturbances during midlife or late life, according to a new study from the…

Neurological and psychiatric problems are widespread among survivors of Ebola virus. This finding by researchers from the University of Liverpool…

Discovery of specific neurons in the brain involved in learning could lead to the development of new treatments that combat memory loss in Alzheimer’s…

Neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and autism could be studied more effectively after researchers from Stanford University, California, USA…

New insights into the mechanisms behind the sleep–wake cycle have been revealed in a study from the University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. In contrast to…

Alzheimer’s disease onset could be influenced by alcohol consumption according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, USA.

New insights into the cell types that underlie schizophrenia have been displayed by researchers from the Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden through a…

Dementia patients and their carers can benefit substantially from specially designed ‘dementia friendly’ swimming lessons, according to researchers from…

Neuropathic pain can be successfully treated in mice by a novel technique, which uses near-infrared light that targets the nerves responsible for the…

Decline in cognitive function, including remembering, thinking, and reasoning, often accompanies the normal ageing process. However, a recent…