Epilepsy is being put forward as part of political agenda
2 Oct 2015 Angela Geer, chief executive of the Epilepsy Society, will soon be meeting with MPs at the next Conservative party conference, in order to discuss epilepsy and how to get it at the forefront of UK politics. |
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Autistic couple have the world’s first ever ‘all-autism’ wedding
30 Sep 2015 An American couple – 54-year-old Anita Lesko and 28-year-old Abraham Nielsen – have got married in a ceremony where all their guests had a neurological condition. |
Self-perception among epilepsy patients has an impact on depression and quality of life
28 Sep 2015 According to a recent study, for patients with epilepsy the way they perceive themselves in relation to their condition can have a major effect on the relationship between depression levels and their quality of life. |
Targeting certain brain cells could be the answer to new Parkinson’s treatment
25 Sep 2015 Researchers may have found a new way to treat Parkinson’s, by targeting cells of the brain affected by the disease. |
Mental health charity claims that crying helps people to combat anxiety
23 Sep 2015 A poll conducted for the mental charity Mind has shown that one in five people aged between 18 and 34 claim to have cried in the past week due to anxiety issues, while four out of five say they try… Read more » |
Study into the behaviour of two genes may help treat Schizophrenia
21 Sep 2015 Scientists have been able to link the abnormal behaviour of two genes to the underlying cause of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for schizophrenia treatment. |
RCPCH’s new Epilepsy Passport will help children with the condition
18 Sep 2015 Earlier today, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) announced the launch of its new Epilepsy Passport, which will help healthcare professionals to better understand the epilepsy status of young people. |
Study finds that breastfed babies are given greater protection from autism
16 Sep 2015 A recent study has shown evidence that mothers who breastfeed their babies are reducing the chance of their offspring developing autism. |
Tracking retina changes may help in schizophrenia management
14 Sep 2015 A link between vision problems and schizophrenia is well known, with as many as 62 percent of adult patients with the disorder experiencing some kind of visual distortions involving form, motion, or colour. |
Parents of identical twins with Down’s syndrome help change public misconceptions
11 Sep 2015 Abigail and Isobel Parry – identical twins who were born with Down’s syndrome in 2011 – have been celebrating after being able to attend their first day at a mainstream school. |