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Dementia will soon be controlled just like HIV, says research institute

Posted in Medicine on 16th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

There is even a chance that the brain could re-wire itself and restore lost mental ability once progress of the disease has been halted.

Brain tests at 3 predict children's futures

Posted in Medicine on 13th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Brain tests at the age of three appear to predict a child's future chance of success in life, say researchers.

Novel Discovery Could Help Reverse Brain Damage

Posted in Medicine on 12th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists may have discovered an important protein marker to help doctors catch brain and heart disease earlier than ever before.

Alzheimer's treatment within reach after successful drug trial

Posted in Medicine on 11th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Tablet that switches off production of toxic amyloid proteins could be first treatment licensed in a decade if it is also shown to slow mental decline.

Doctors use deep-brain ultrasound therapy to treat tremors

Posted in Medicine on 10th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Doctors in London have used sound waves to successfully operate deep inside the brain.