Opinion
Thousands of people in the UK are at risk death or severe disability due to a lack of NHS stroke specialists, senior doctors have warned. A chronic shortage of stroke consultants means patients face delays to clot-busting drugs and surgery, with horrendous consequences, they said. Prof David Werring, past president of the British and Irish [...]
Recent brain research has strengthened the link between body weight regulation and neurological rehabilitation. Recovery after stroke or brain injury no longer sits only within physical therapy or cognitive retraining. Metabolic state now appears to influence how effectively the brain adapts during recovery. This shift reframes weight change as a clinical variable rather than a [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Researchers are developing a nasal spray that could one day treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The project is being led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. The team will screen formulations and evaluate delivery methods for oxytocin, a hormone involved in bonding and stress relief. The work [...]
Nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas’, could quickly ease depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The colourless gas, inhaled and widely used as a painkiller, has shown fast-acting benefits in adults with major depressive disorder (long-lasting, severe depression) and treatment-resistant depression, where patients have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers say it could be especially helpful [...]
AI tools that help detect strokes or seizures could worsen health disparities without safeguards, a new study warns. A report examining the technology’s growing role in brain disease diagnosis calls for safeguards to prevent vulnerable populations being left behind. While the technology has shown promise in helping doctors classify brain tumours faster and analyse stroke [...]
Children aged nine to 10 with longer screen time show more ADHD symptoms and altered brain development two years on, new research has revealed. A large US study of nearly 12,000 children reports what it says is the first developmental evidence that heavy screen use is linked to ADHD symptoms and structural brain changes. The [...]
A brain injury charity has criticised the Premier League for ignoring temporary concussion substitutes after two Bournemouth players clashed in a 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Adam Smith and Tyler Adams clashed heads at speed early in the 4-0 defeat, with only Smith substituted while Adams completed the full 90 minutes. Headway UK said the [...]
