Brain scans fuel hope of early Alzheimer’s detection
Brain scans fuel hope of early Alzheimer’s detection
By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News
Brain scans may be able to indicate potential Alzheimer’s patients years before symptoms appear, according to the results of a small study.
Research published in Neurology showed parts of some patients’ brains had shrunk up to a decade before signs of Alzheimer’s would otherwise be evident.
Alzheimer’s Research UK said there was stong evidence that the disease began to develop in mid-life.
Early diagnosis may one day prove vital in enabling effective treatment.
Improving wheelchair provision for disabled children and young people
Whizz-Kidz addresses Prime Minister and Health Secretary in Downing Street NHS forum
Today, following a request from the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary, Whizz-Kidz Chief Executive Ruth Owen shared with other voluntary sector leaders the work of the charity – and its collaboration with the NHS – to improve wheelchair provision for disabled children and young people.
Tea tree honey ‘could fight MRSA’
Tea tree honey ‘could fight MRSA’
Smearing an exotic type of honey on wounds could help protect against bacterial infections including MRSA, scientists believe.
Manuka honey is from bees which have collected nectar from manuka trees – better known as tea trees – in New Zealand and Australia.
Tea tree oil has long been feted for its anti-bacterial properties.
