Neuropsychology
Elysium Neurological is delighted to announce the successful completion of a six-month trial of Melo™, a digital tool designed to streamline behavioural assessments. Melo™ was introduced at the start of the year at Moorlands Neurological Centre in Staffordshire, a neurobehavioural hospital service for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an [...]
By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In the journey of recovery from neurological conditions, the goal is rarely just survival; it’s rather the restoration of autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation plays a central role in this process, offering individuals the support and strategies they need to reclaim control over their lives following brain injury, [...]
Australian researchers have found physical evidence of blast wave injury in the brain of a deceased veteran, marking the first such case identified in Australia. Warning: This story contains details of a suicide and may disturb some readers. The damage was discovered through post-mortem analysis of tissue donated to the Australian Veterans Brain Bank and [...]
Young people with complex mental health conditions have been praised by The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award for the impact they have made volunteering locally. In May, the DofE announced that a record-breaking 342,000 young people had started a DofE programme in 2024-25 – the highest since the charity was founded almost 70 years ago. [...]
Specialist treatment can delay the onset of stroke by up to five years in people with a rare inherited condition that causes early-onset strokes, a study has found. The findings come from the national CADASIL clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, which supports people suspected to have the condition and their families. CADASIL (cerebral autosomal [...]
By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or mental capacity, the strength of a case often depends on the clarity and credibility of the expert evidence presented. As cases become more complex, the demand for reports that draw upon multiple clinical perspectives has grown significantly. Multidisciplinary medico-legal reporting [...]
Natalie MacKenzie is director of cognitive rehabilitation specialists, BIS Services. Newly appointed as chair of the International Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation (iSCR) board, Natalie lays out her short and longer term goals for the society, from increasing awareness of cognitive rehabilitation to improving global collaboration. As newly appointed chair of The International Society for Cognitive [...]
A team of Canadian researchers, guided by an Indigenous Elder, is creating trauma-informed and integrated care pathways specifically for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The project aims to address long-standing gaps in services, particularly for Indigenous women, whose varied needs are often unmet in traditional Western healthcare settings. For [...]
Men diagnosed with psychopathy share similarities in brain structure that differ from the general population, a study has found — a discovery researchers say could help improve understanding and treatment of the condition. The study compared brain scans from 39 men diagnosed with psychopathy with those from male volunteers without the disorder and found significant [...]
By Alison Johnson, clinical negligence partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP Migraines are complex neurological conditions that can cause debilitating symptoms. The cause of migraines isn't fully understood, but there are several key factors known to contribute. The first factor is genetics. Migraines often run in families. If one or both parents suffer migraines, there's a [...]
