HandiNews International Past Articles for Special Needs - Neurological Disorders (latest articles first)

Award winning neuroscientist says we should look at more than behavior.

She maintains EEGs may shed light on some disorders, and lead to effective treatment.

President Obama,  in the State of the Union Message, indicated he is likely to put the “Brain Activity Map” (BAM) project in his budget proposal in March.

Scientists will study and build a map of how the brain works. They seek to shed light on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other mental diseases -  leading to their treatment. Will this be another Space Program?

Scientists do compare BAM to the Human Genome Project, which led to cures for otherwise incurable genetic conditions.  Like the Human Genome project,  BAM will take a decade and cost several billion dollars...                  

“More people are dialling 999 when they suspect a stroke following a campaign to highlight key symptoms, the Government has said.

The Act FAST stroke campaign is intended to show how emergency treatment can reduce the risk of death and disability from stroke, which affects around 150,000 people in the UK every year.”

The Press Association (UK)