Neurology

2 April 2019: The 2019 Federal Budget has delivered a win for people living with brain disorders in Australia, with a $7million funding boost for research aimed at developing

Researchers from The University of Queensland will investigate the potential of existing drugs to be repurposed to fight Parkinson’s

The federal government has committed more than $36 million to improve the lives of Australians with Parkinson's disease and help find a cure for the neurological

Researchers in Melbourne have developed a drug called CuATSM that has had a major effect in slowing the progression of motor neurone disease in patients.

Australian researchers have developed a tiny device to electrically stimulate the brain, opening the door to new potential treatments for brain diseases.

Australian neuroscientist George Paxinos has discovered a new, previously unknown area in the human brain. The region, which Prof Paxinos called

The Turnbull government has found money to list a drug for spinal muscular atrophy on the PBS, roll out a free whooping cough vaccine and help Lifeline.

There is emerging and promising evidence showing a link between eating more oily fish could help protect against multiple sclerosis. Eating

There are now more than 25,000 Australians living with multiple sclerosis, according to new estimates. Multiple

Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), The University of Sydney, and HammondCare have found surviving sensory nerve connections in areas of no sensation

A molecule with a name so long it's almost impossible to spell holds great promise for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), Australian researchers say.

Music and its effect on the brain is being studied more and more closely to help people suffering brain diseases and disorders. Like a friendly

A review of all the evidence has established a link between sport-related concussion and depression in American elite athletes. Researchers

It's hoped the discovery of small yet 'powerful' biomarkers in MS patients will lead to improved treatment. Australian scientists

The Torrens Kelly family were “somewhat sceptical” when son Luke, then 12, joined a clinical trial of a new vibration therapy for cerebral palsy at the Liggins

Australian researchers have successfully harnessed the healing power of seaweed to develop a new technique that can heal damaged brain tissue. Dr Richard Williams

Researchers have developed the first tool that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease when there are no physical symptoms, offering hope for more effective treatment of the

A groundbreaking study into concussion has been launched by scientists at The University of Queensland – and you could possibly play a part. The first

The multi-sensory and stimulating nature of horse riding and rhythm-and-music therapies has been shown to be very beneficial for stroke survivors.

A review of the management of sport-related concussion in children has resulted in new international guidelines. Children or teens who have