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The world’s first multi-sector advocacy movement dedicated to stroke – the Global Stroke Action Coalition – has issued an urgent call to action to address growing inequities in stroke. https://lnkd.in/ebaRgfeA

In a landmark study, psilocybin – a psychoactive compound found in a variety of mushrooms – has been found to improve mood and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s Disease. The study is first-ever to look at the compound for the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease. https://lnkd.in/evNdRPgs

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Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population, a new survey-based study has revealed, with officers who incur these injuries while on duty facing more than double the risk of developing complex PTSD. https://lnkd.in/emkSdddh

Headway - the brain injury association has announced it is partnering with the Arla Great North Swim on the UK’s biggest open water swimming event for neurodiversity. The charity is looking to put together a a team of 10 swimmers to raise money and awareness for its vital work. https://lnkd.in/eNqNmwmp

A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson’s disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, new research has found - a finding that could lead to possible treatments for Parkinson’s. #WorldParkinsonsDay #ParkinsonsAwareness

Delivered in partnership with Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), NR Times Live will bring together some of the brightest minds in neuro-rehab for a free, online-only event designed to drive innovation and share practical strategies for better outcomes. Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/e5QXT6yt

A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life. https://lnkd.in/ecjgtkX9

Working with data from a sample of 3,000 veterans, researchers are translating findings on behavioural and clinical outcomes of traumatic brain injury into a dashboard that clinicians can use to treat patients. https://lnkd.in/eREgk2Hm

A seminal study has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) – a discovery that offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been searching for answers.