Neurology

Cranial CT Scans Explained
Men's Health 12 Nov 2017

Cranial CT Scans Explained

Last updated: 11 December 2017
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
Children's health 27 Sep 2017

Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy

A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
Children's health 07 Sep 2017

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy

A research group is investigating the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers.
New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours
Cancer 06 Sep 2017

New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours

Researchers found a drug previously approved to treat breast cancer could also be used to shrink medulloblastoma, a common form of childhood brain tumour.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor: Clinton’s story
Neurology 29 Aug 2017

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor: Clinton’s story

Deep brain stimulation is a treatment for essential tremor. In this video, Clinton talks about how DBS improved his symptoms and his quality of life.
Genes linked to motor skills development
Children's health 26 Aug 2017

Genes linked to motor skills development

A study has shown that genes could influence neural motor skills, which could lead to new insights in the treatment of motor skills impairments.
Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Children's health 24 Jul 2017

Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

A new research study has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective way to treat their condition is with exercise.
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
Children's health 23 Jul 2017

Influenza linked to deadly brain disease

University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Blood 22 Jul 2017

The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.