A new study has given hope that a 'brain retraining' approach could be effective in treating fibromyalgia. Globally it is estimated that at least 2% to 5% of the population suffer from this complex pain condition in some form, and until now there has been a lack of effective treatments. But a novel neuroplasticity treatment known as “amygdala and insula retraining” was delivered in addition to mindfulness, in a combination known as MAIR, or the “Gupta Programme”. It was tested for eight weeks against a control group engaging in an equivalent amount of relaxation techniques.

Regeneration of functional new neurons to repair injured human brain is a long-term unsolved problem up till today. The lack of neuroregeneration is one of the major reasons why so many brain disorders such as stroke and Alzheimer's disease do not have a cure yet.

When newborn babies or children with heart or lung distress are struggling to survive, doctors often turn to a form of life support that uses artificial lungs. This treatment, called Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), has been credited with saving countless lives. But in some cases, it can also lead to long-term brain injury.

Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

More than four out of five (85%) stroke survivors have reported being told that their recoveries would be limited to within the first year after their stroke according to a survey conducted by the Stroke Association pre-Covid-19.