Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Researchers claim modern living may contribute to dementia

Researchers at the University of Bournemouth have published research using death statistics from a group of Western countries suggesting that more people are dying with neurological conditions now than twenty years ago, particularly ...

Medical research

UK study finds diaphragm pacing not beneficial to MND patients

A pioneering trial investigating the safety and efficacy of diaphragm pacing used to alleviate breathing difficulties for people with motor neurone disease (MND), has revealed the intervention is not generally beneficial ...

Genetics

How mutations in a high risk gene affect motor neurons

Scientists at the flagship motor neuron disease research centre, based at the University of Sheffield, investigated how specialised nerve cells that control voluntary movements die – something which is key to understanding ...

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