Neurology

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…

Insights into neurological mechanisms underpinning individual attitudes to freedom of choice have been uncovered by researchers from the University of…

Sensory processing plays a role in the development of autism, indicates a study from Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. By enhancing our understanding…

The brain’s mechanisms are similar during both imagined and real movements, findings which could be used to develop new methods of helping recovery in…

Obesity and depression may be connected neurologically, according to the results of a study from Stanford University, California, USA, which showed that…

Aggregation of the protein FUS is a major component of the process leading to two incurable neurodegenerative diseases, according to researchers from…

Muscular strength is correlated with the functional ability of the brain, suggests research from the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. The study…

Enhancing resilience levels can improve physical as well as mental health in schizophrenia patients, according to research from the University of…

A receptor of the Alzheimer’s APP protein fragment called APPsα, which stimulates memory and nerve cell communication, has been discovered for the first…

Neurodegenerative disorders could be influenced by changes occurring to the brain’s immune cells, called microglia, according to scientists from the…

Glasgow is getting set to host the 13th World Down Syndrome Congress, a global event attended by over 1200 health care professionals, clinicians…

An innovative medical app that enables stroke patients with brain damage to communicate their mood has been developed by researchers from the University…

An innovative scanner that enables brain activity to be measured during natural movements has been developed by researchers from the University of…

New insights into the mechanisms of the circadian clock suggest that circadian regulation is directly connected to cellular stress. The findings, from…

New opportunities for the study of neural cells could be available following the discovery that large protein clumps associated with neurodegenerative…

Genes play a significant role in how empathetic people are, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Among other…

Measuring brainwaves can ascertain levels of speech understanding in patients who cannot participate in conventional tests, according to researchers from…

Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be identified early by determining the condition’s polygenic risk score in adults in their 50s, according to…

New insights into the mechanisms that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have been revealed by researchers from Stanford University, California…

VITAL insights into how the Alzheimer’s proteins, amyloid and tau, spread in the brain and how their interactions lead to memory problems have been…

IFTEEN genes that determine facial features have been identified for the first time using a novel method that matches 3D images of faces to the…

New insights into the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the potential ability to detect the condition much earlier in children have been made…

Sleep talking, also known as somniloquy, is a common parasomnia, with >66% of people having spoken during sleep at some point in their lifetimes and 5%…

A highly toxic protein, oligomeric amyloid-beta (OAβ), has been shown to disrupt mitochondria, contributing to and potentially driving the progression of…

THE RISK of being diagnosed with cerebral palsy or epilepsy can be predicted by the score a neonate receives on the Apgar scale, according to research…

ONCE-DAILY eslicarbazepine acetate (Zebinix®, Eisai, Tokyo, Japan) is non-inferior to the current standard of care, twice-daily controlled-released…

ENHANCED understanding of brain activity during transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been made possible by a technique developed by researchers…

OUTCOMES can be dramatically improved through the use of thrombectomy in a far greater number of stroke patients than previously thought. This was…

VERBAL expression of long-term semantic memory has been discovered to be controlled by the left side of the brain by a team led by researchers from the…

THE MECHANISM for encoding episodic memories in the hippocampus region of the human brain has been uncovered by a team from the University of California…

CHANGES in facial temperatures can determine how much mental strain a person is under, according to researchers from the University of Nottingham…

ANALYSING a particular gene in patients with depression can help individualise treatment, leading to improved outcomes for patients, according to…

OLIGODENDROCYTES can be generated from pluripotent stem cells, as demonstrated in a new method developed by researchers from KU Leuven, Leuven…

PARKINSON’S disease patients may process caffeine differently, causing them to have lower caffeine levels in their blood after drinking tea and coffee…

A NOVEL method for mapping connectivity between different regions in the brain can show an individual’s intelligence and also potentially provide a…

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NEW data outlining the benefits of an epilepsy treatment were presented during the American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting 2017. The data assessed…

MULTIPLE sclerosis signs can be detected non-invasively with blood samples, according to researchers from the University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.

A METHOD for helping to repair spinal cord injury by triggering nerve regeneration has been displayed by scientists at the University of Bristol, Bristol…

London & Manchester, UK, 27 November, 2017 – Orchard Therapeutics Limited (“Orchard”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company…

DEMENTIA risk is substantially reduced in older adults if they receive computerised speed of processing training, a method previously shown to be…

TIME TAKEN to process written words may serve as a reliable predictor of an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study…

SELF-PROTECTION may be the reason behind migraine attacks, according to a new theory suggested by Dr Jonathan M. Borkum, University of Maine, Orono…

MECHANICAL valves have very good long-term mortality benefits and should be used more often, particularly in younger patients who require mitral-valve…

PROFESSIONAL footballers are at a far higher risk of developing osteoarthritis after retiring from the game, compared to the average person…

WOMEN aged between 40 and 50 years suffering from hypertension have a much greater risk of developing dementia in later life, compared to men of a…

SURGERY to remove a cancerous tumour is five-times more likely to be carried out than treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients…

Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 05 October, 2017 – Synthon today announced that it has successfully concluded the decentralized procedures for…

LUTEIN, a pigment found in kale, spinach, avocados, and eggs, may work to rejuvenate cognitive function, according to a study from the University of…

RESEARCH conducted at Kings College London, London, UK and Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York City, New York, USA has shown a link between…

If you had asked me what the word congress meant to me a year ago, the connotations would have been extremely different to those which I picture today.

26 July, 2017 – A portfolio of CSF biomarkers corresponding to different stages of the neurodegenerative process aids diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease…

26 July, 2017 – Neurological disorders, including memory deficits, psychosis and seizures, can be caused by underlying autoimmune reactions.

If you’re reading this blog, then I’m pretty sure you’re aware of how we, at EMJ, are proud to be different. We like to bring a fresh approach to the…

Cognitive alterations and brain structure abnormalities are more likely in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus who are overweight or obese.

A 5-year-old boy, who is profoundly disabled and has complex needs, has been given his first full night’s sleep thanks to a pioneering new sleep system…

Uppsala, Sweden, May 16, 2017 – Beactica AB, the Swedish drug discovery company, today announced a new research collaboration with Uppsala University…

Colorado, USA, May 12, 2017 – NeuroDigm, dedicated to translating clinical knowledge into a new platform for research and development focused on neural…

United Kingdom, May 09, 2017: Welcome to the newest edition of our EMJ Urology eJournal, packed with the latest urological developments. This issue is…

Groningen, The Netherlands, April 20, 2017 – Polyganics, a privately held medical technology company focused on the commercialization of proprietary…

Lausanne, Switzerland, April 06, 2017 – Asceneuron SA, an emerging leader in the development of innovative small molecules for neurodegenerative diseases…

Melbourne, Australia, April 03, 2017 – Retinal implant innovator Bionic Vision Technologies (BVT) today announced it had raised US $18 million…

London, UK, April 03, 2017 – Following a £0.5m Medical Research Council (MRC) grant to implement new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging tracers…

THE MITOCHONDRIA of dopamine-producing cells have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, with researchers finding that affected individuals have dopamine…

MEMORY, reasoning, and learning are cognitive functions that use up half of all sugar present in the body. Recent research has associated a lack of…

RESEARCHERS have learnt how a particular protein enables damaged nerves to repair themselves in a study using mouse models. The findings of this research…

THE RESULTS of a large genetic study have validated 107 genes linked to high blood pressure, which could help scientists to identify at-risk patients and…

SCIENTISTS have reported the use of a brain-computer interface that allows patients suffering from complete motor paralysis to communicate and answer…

Tokyo, January 18, 2017 – Juntendo University researchers identify areas of the brain responsible for metacognitive memory evaluation in macaque monkeys.