News Interim results of stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis show promise Stem cell treatment after high-dose immunosuppressive therapy could be an effective way to manage relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.…Published: 31 December 2014
News Tooth loss in older people linked to physical and mental decline Research suggests that the memory and walking speeds of older adults who have lost all of their teeth decline more rapidly than in those who still have some of their own teeth.…Published: 24 December 2014
News Gut microbiome altered in Parkinson’s disease Intestinal microbiome is altered in Parkinson’s disease and is related to the severity of postural instability and gait difficulty, say researchers.…Published: 24 December 2014
Opinion James Parkinson and the shaking palsy James Parkinson, who discovered the shaking palsy that established Parkinson’s as a recognised medical condition, died 190 years ago on 21 December 1824…Published: 22 December 2014
News Antipsychotics are being used for anxiety and dementia, despite licensed indicationsA large proportion of people prescribed antipsychotics do not have a diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder, research indicates.…Published: 19 December 2014
News Researchers examine why SSRIs take time to work Researchers have shown that serotonergic neurons release both serotonin and glutamate, thereby transmitting a dual signal with behaviourally distinct effects.…Published: 19 December 2014
Opinion Putting milestones into perspective Emma Graham-Clarke found inspiration from a patient when struggling to complete a list of tasks.…Published: 19 December 2014
Opinion Merton Sandler (1926-2014) Merton Sandler was fascinated by investigative medicine and was a passionate researcher, who would often use himself as a test subject.…Published: 19 December 2014
News 2014: The Pharmaceutical Journal’s news in review Looking back at some of the biggest news stories from the past year. …Published: 18 December 2014
Opinion Beware the psychedelic effects of zombie cucumber Andrew Haynes describes a white flower, the so-called “zombie cucumber”, which can induce hallucinations when ingested.…Published: 12 December 2014