3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (475+ words) It combines this information with passive activity data from an Apple Watch, with the aim of giving clinicians a fuller picture of patients’ symptoms between appointments. Kinan Muhammed, co-founder and chief medical officer of Kneu, said: “The challenge isn’t collecting…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (572+ words) Researchers developed the 12-week BIG STEPS programme to help people stay active after returning home following hospital treatment for stroke. The programme combines behavioural coaching with structured walking goals designed to increase daily steps and reduce sedentary time. Dr Victor…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) A proof-of-concept study found that low-frequency electrical stimulation of the motor thalamus improved control of facial and tongue muscles used in speaking and swallowing. The motor thalamus is a deep brain region connected to the motor cortex. Researchers suggest stimulation…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (939+ words) Researchers found a marked increase in breaks across DNA strands in a mouse model of the inherited neurodegenerative condition. Treatment with an investigational antioxidant reduced these breaks, prevented motor deficits and reduced inflammation in the brain, although it is not…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (416+ words) The microscopic antibody fragments are designed to remain stable inside human cells, where they can attach to proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. The work was carried out by researchers at the University of Essex with an international team and was…...