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).…
Diabetes drugs show promise in Alzheimer’s disease Administration of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — which facilitate insulin signalling — has a neuroprotective effect in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.…
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? The ‘ice bucket challenge’ was started to raise awareness of ALS; find out more about this fatal neurodegenerative condition.…
Erythropoietin provides neuroprotection to preterm infants A trial has found that giving preterm infants human erythropoietin just before and after birth were significantly less likely to have brain abnormalities.…
