Fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy linked to TecfideraA fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy has been reported for the first time in a patient receiving dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera).…
Study shows why people with Down’s syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease A study finds the processes that lead to changes in the brains of people with Down’s syndrome are similar to the changes that cause dementia in Alzheimer’s patients.…
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? The ‘ice bucket challenge’ was started to raise awareness of ALS; find out more about this fatal neurodegenerative condition.…
Benzodiazepine use is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, study finds Older adults who are prescribed benzodiazepines for longer than three months are up to 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, new research indicates.…
Memory slips associated with dementia risk A new study adds weight to the hypothesis that subjective memory compliants are common and predict future cognitive impairment.…
‘Nasal brushing’ technique shows promise for diagnosis of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease A simple, minimally invasive diagnostic technique could help identify patients infected with Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, new research suggests.…
