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The brain may reinforce seizures during sleep by treating them like memories, according to new research. A study analysing long-term brain recordings from implanted devices in 11 people with epilepsy found that after a seizure, the brain entered a prolonged deep sleep state similar to how it stores new memories. This process mimics memory consolidation, [...]
At the start of 2026, Slater and Gordon launched the second year of its national Charity of the Year initiative, following the overwhelming success of last year’s programme. After seven weeks and an overwhelming response from charities across the UK, the law firm is delighted to reveal its top ten finalists. The shortlist was selected [...]
The first patient has been enrolled in a Parkinson’s drug trial evaluating a new treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease. The Phase 1b registrational study is assessing safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and early effectiveness in patients whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by standard treatments. It focuses on people experiencing motor fluctuations, meaning unpredictable shifts between good [...]
People with mental illness who use AI chatbots risk a worsening of their condition, according to a study published after screening health records from nearly 54,000 patients. Researchers reviewed electronic health records and identified cases where AI chatbot use appeared to have negative effects, primarily through worsened delusions. Delusions are fixed false beliefs held despite [...]
Two hundred neurologists will urge US lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to maintain brain research funding and protect patient access to care. The American Academy of Neurology is holding its 24th annual "Neurology on the Hill" event from 22 to 24 February 2026, with delegates from 47 states set to press politicians on three issues: research [...]
People living with motor neurone disease in Sussex are receiving increased support and better access to clinical trials following an expansion of local services. The Sussex MND Network has moved to University Hospitals Sussex, bringing it closer to the clinical teams that support patients every day. The trust said the change is improving joined-up care, [...]
By Circle Rehabilitation When Matthew suffered a sudden stroke on 22 October 2025, his life changed overnight. One day he was active—working full-time, walking his dog twice daily, and playing golf—and the next he was in a hospital bed, unable to use his leg or arm and struggling to speak. His stroke came without warning [...]
Investment in UK neurotechnology studies has doubled since 2024, now making up around a quarter of all clinical investigation applications, according to the medicines regulator. New MHRA figures show a 17 per cent rise in approved clinical investigations compared with last year, with companies increasingly choosing Great Britain to test new health technologies. Clinical investigations [...]
Regular use of paracetamol may increase the risk of stroke and heart disease by around 20 per cent, according to research. The findings suggest that long-term use of the common painkiller can raise blood pressure, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Until fairly recently, paracetamol was considered safe for people with high blood pressure. [...]
The MND Association has trebled its investment in the MND-SMART trial to speed research into treatments for motor neurone disease. The charity has committed £1.5m over five years to the MND-SMART platform, up from £0.5m originally planned. MND Scotland, the founding funder since 2018, remains a partner and will contribute £1m to the £2.5m collaboration. [...]
