How the brain ‘tangles’ in Alzheimer’s Disease
New discovery for how the brain ‘tangles’ in Alzheimer’s Disease: University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new ‘seeding’ process in brain cells that could...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Multiple sclerosis – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and progressive neurological disease that results in neuronal cell death, which can lead to a variety...
Antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule
Research establishes antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule: Synthetic cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been shown for the first time to kill the bacteria responsible...
Sabin Vaccine Institute researchers to investigate COVID-19 misinformation
Sabin Vaccine Institute Funds Researchers to Investigate COVID-19 Misinformation, Design Solutions to Increase Vaccine Acceptance. The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) announced this week that it...
Dhole-Eddlestone Prize – British Geriatrics Society
Dhole-Eddlestone Prize awarded to 'Probable delirium is a presenting symptom of COVID-19': The prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize has been awarded to the Age and Ageing paper...
The Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology and Innovation
Launch of multimillion pound institute for health technology research and innovation in Manchester: Tuesday, 12 January saw a consortium led by The University of Manchester...
The true cost of chemotherapy
The true cost of chemotherapy: Chemotherapy for breast cancer costs the UK economy more than £248 million annually, including 'out-of-pocket' personal costs of more than...
Newly described condition causes loss of vertigo perception and imbalance
A condition that causes loss of vertigo perception and imbalance has been diagnosed in traumatic brain injury patients for the first time. In a clinical study led by researchers at Imperial College...
Stroke in childhood and adolescence
Stroke in childhood and adolescence: outcome influenced by parental education and income: Children from educationally deprived, low-income families are much more likely to face long-term...
Hand-eye coordination more sensitive to alcohol
Study finds blood alcohol levels much lower than the legal limit impair hand-eye coordination: In previous studies, eye movements and vision were only affected at...
