Stroke hospital visits ‘dropped significantly during pandemic’
Stroke therapies declined, treatment delays increased and there was a higher risk of in-hospital deaths, a new study reveals
Research could pioneer new brain haemorrhage treatment
The study could yield a breakthrough to reduce the risk of brain damage and disability and increase patients’ chances of survival
Cognitive decline in older people ‘more than doubles in decade’
Over half would also go on to develop dementia within three years, the research reveals
Depression and anxiety ‘increased significantly during lockdown’
A new report highlights the mental health impact during the first lockdown, and highlights the need for more interventions
Fourier Intelligence continues international expansion
The fast-growing business has formed a strategic partnership with Canadian-based MyndTec Inc
Pandemic ‘raised depression and anxiety’ for people with MS
Loneliness was also a key factor affecting mental health of people with MS during lockdown, research shows
Online teaching resource to support neurodivergent children
The Triple-A online portal offers teachers strategies they can use in the classroom and school environment
Minor head injury ‘can lead to years of consequences’
1 in 4 children is affected by ongoing symptoms through failure to recognise post-concussion syndrome, research reveals
Brain injury research – ‘See survivors as more than participants’
ABI Ireland and Slater + Gordon discuss the need to put people with brain injury and their families at the heart of research
COVID lockdown ‘catastrophic’ for people with Parkinson’s
Fatigue, depression, anxiety and slowness of movement all worsened during the pandemic, new research reveals
