Targeting Tremors
Non-invasive brain stimulation helps to ease tremors
UK researchers have used electrical pulses to help suppress the tremors typically found in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.
Stories tagged with 'Dementia'
2020 Ryman Prize
Professor Kivipelto receives 2020 Ryman Prize
Professor Miia Kivipelto has been awarded the 2020 Ryman Prize, recognising more than 20 years of research into Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
Dementia diagnosis
Imperial graduate launches app to help early diagnosis of dementia
A startup founded by an Imperial graduate has launched the first app to contribute to early diagnosis of dementia through artificial intelligence.
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Alzheimer’s and COVID
“It’s been devastating”: How COVID-19 is impacting Alzheimer’s research and care
Alzheimer’s researcher Dr Ashwin Venkataraman shares first-hand insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected patients and ongoing research.
Transforming healthcare
AI-based brain monitoring and robotic muscle projects win £11.5m EPSRC boost
Two Imperial College London projects have won a total of £11.5 million to transform healthcare technologies by 2050.
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Parkinson's research
Four ways Imperial is leading the fight against Parkinson’s
In the lead up to World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April, we reflect on how Imperial scientists are advancing research to tackle the condition.
NO BRAINER
Parkinson's research 'at risk' due to lack of awareness of brain donation
Vital research to find a cure for Parkinson's could be at risk because of confusion and uncertainty around brain donation, a new survey suggests.
MAPPING THE MIND
Alzheimer's brain 'atlas' may help identify new treatments
A £2m initiative to create an ‘atlas’ of the brain at different stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been launched at Imperial College London.
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DEMENTIA FELLOWS
Rising research stars bolster Imperial’s dementia research mission
Edmond and Lily Safra Research Fellows set to lead new and ambitious programmes of research into Parkinson’s disease, thanks to a £1.63m gift.
STIMULATING FINDINGS
White matter affects how people respond to brain stimulation therapy
Tiny changes in the microscopic structure of the human brain may affect how patients respond to an emerging therapy for neurological problems.
