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By Dr Anita Rose, consultant neuropsychologist, Cognivate Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary (IDT) neurorehabilitation brings together clinicians from different disciplines to support a person’s journey to recovery after Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) or neurological illnesses. For case managers, lawyers, clients and their families understanding how different disciplines work together, rather than in parallel, can be challenging at times. [...]
US$1.04bn agreement for a novel investigational Alzheimer's therapy Biopharma company ADEL has announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sanofi, a multinational healthcare company, for the development and commercialisation of ADEL-Y01. ADEL-Y01 is a potential first-in-class antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease, and related backup compounds. The total [...]
Vaping may raise the risk of stroke and heart attack, a review of more than 1.5 million people suggests. The findings challenge the idea that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to tobacco. Researchers ran a systematic review and meta-analysis (a pooled analysis of multiple studies) of 12 observational studies and randomised trials published between January [...]
Eating more oily fish and wholegrain bread may cut the risk of multiple sclerosis, a study using UK Biobank data suggests. The findings add to evidence that diet is a modifiable factor in preventing the disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs when the immune system attacks myelin, the protective coating on nerve fibres in the brain [...]
A new ALS blood test can identify the disease from a single blood draw with 97 per cent accuracy, researchers say. The test can also rule out people who do not have ALS, potentially ending long diagnostic delays. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a paralysing disease caused by the death of motor neurones. [...]
Children with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may later develop ADHD, pointing to the need for longer follow-up, a study suggests. Researchers reviewed patients seen at a paediatric concussion clinic from 2010 to 2023. Of 284 screened cases, 86 children were included in the final analysis, split into 10 who developed secondary ADHD after injury [...]
Combining blood pressure drugs into a single pill may cut stroke risk and help patients reach targets sooner, a new scientific statement suggests. The statement says single-pill combinations could simplify treatment and help more adults with high blood pressure reach and maintain goals compared with taking multiple separate pills daily. High blood pressure, also known [...]
Parkinson's UK and Table Tennis England have announced a partnership to create more chances for people with Parkinson's to play table tennis. The formal collaboration builds on a relationship developed over recent years as the benefits of table tennis for people with Parkinson's have become clearer. Exercise is recognised as the best and possibly only [...]
Scientists are building a mobile quantum brain scanner, claimed to be the first of its kind, to measure blast effects on military personnel in real time. The UK Ministry of Defence has put in £3.1m for the device, allowing researchers to assess brain function within minutes of a blast and to monitor recovery at training [...]
Long-term outcomes for combat veterans and service members with mild TBI (traumatic brain injury) vary widely, a 10-year study has found. While most people with mild TBI had a sustained recovery, some saw symptoms worsen over time. The findings could help identify those at high risk of later psychological, neurobehavioural or cognitive problems before they [...]
