Neurology
Night owls have superior brain function – study
And sleeping for seven to nine hours each night is optimal for brain function.
Speech therapy for Parkinson’s ‘better than standard NHS treatment’
Parkinson’s disease can affect speech in several ways and many people with the condition speak quietly and in one tone.
Dr Michael Watt: 18 more families of patients who died under care of neurologist come forward
After 4,000 neurology patients treated by Dr Watt were recalled in 2018, the Neurology Deceased Patients Review (DPR) started to examine the cases of those who died under his care
Treatment at first signs of MS ‘could mean lower risk of disability later’
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis may include fatigue, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness or problems with balance.
Study links inflammatory bowel disease to increased risk of stroke
IBD, which causes chronic inflammation of the intestines, includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease.
Study links inflammatory bowel disease to increased risk of stroke
IBD, which causes chronic inflammation of the intestines, includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease.
Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson’s disease – study
Researchers suggest the findings support the creation of exercise programmes to help lower risk of the disease.
Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson’s disease – study
Researchers suggest the findings support the creation of exercise programmes to help lower risk of the disease.
Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests
The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.
Sleeping issues may increase risk of a stroke, study suggests
The findings could prompt doctors to have earlier conversations about the risks with people who are having sleep problems.