Earlier today, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) announced the launch of its new Epilepsy Passport, which will help healthcare professionals to better understand the epilepsy status of young people. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Study finds that breastfed babies are given greater protection from autism
A recent study has shown evidence that mothers who breastfeed their babies are reducing the chance of their offspring developing autism. Continue reading
Tracking retina changes may help in schizophrenia management
A link between vision problems and schizophrenia is well known, with as many as 62 percent of adult patients with the disorder experiencing some kind of visual distortions involving form, motion, or colour. Continue reading
Parents of identical twins with Down’s syndrome help change public misconceptions
Abigail and Isobel Parry – identical twins who were born with Down’s syndrome in 2011 – have been celebrating after being able to attend their first day at a mainstream school. Continue reading
Antiepileptic drugs are ‘largely safe’ for patients with intellectual disabilities
According to a study by the University of Liverpool, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are essentially a safe and effective way of giving treatment to people with intellectual disabilities. Continue reading
Centre for men with mental health problems is a UK first
The UK’s first male mental health centre has opened, as the World Health Organization once again earmarks September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. Continue reading
Study indicates the factors that cause delays in diagnosing new-onset epilepsy
A recent study led by the University of Melbourne in Australia has indicated certain contributing factors that can delay a patient with new-onset epilepsy being diagnosed. Continue reading
Hormone nasal spray could help people with mental illness and autism
A new research study conducted by the University of Oslo in Norway has shown that the hormone oxytocin could be beneficial for people with mental illness, if they take a spray form of nasal treatment. Continue reading