Autism Spectrum Night Walk first for Northern Ireland – Belfast Live
For the first time ever, an Autism Spectrum Night Walk is to take place in Northern Ireland. The…
Japan approves use of iPS cells to treat spinal cord injuries – Nikkei Asian Review
Japan’s health ministry on Monday approved the use of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to treat spinal…
MyDiabetesMyWay website and app to manage diabetes in Somerset – Bridgwater Mercury
PEOPLE with diabetes in Somerset are benefitting from a pioneering online system to help manage their condition. Somerset…
Match of a lifetime: Tears shed as wrestler with cerebral palsy takes mat, and wins by pin – Livingston Daily
Kanton DeClercq was helped out of his wheelchair and taken to the circle in the center of…
Muscle wasting conditions: Transforming lives through research – Open Access Government
Catherine Woodhead, CEO, Muscular Dystrophy UK explains how lives are being transformed through research when it comes…
Statins could protect against motor neurone disease – Queen Mary University of London
High cholesterol has been found to be a possible risk factor for the development of motor neurone…
Researchers test new way to restore bladder control after spinal cord injury – KFSN-TV
Twenty nine-year-old Hinesh Patel broke his neck and damaged his spine when he fell off a balcony…
Type 2 diabetes: One food you should always limit on your plate to control blood sugar – Express
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in the UK, often caused by lack of exercise and…
5 activities your autistic child could enjoy over the half term break in Leicester – Leicestershire Live
We all know how hard it can be to keep children entertained over the school holidays. When you…
Expansion for Clifton academy will open up more spaces for students with autism – Nottinghamshire Live
A Nottingham school which works with children with special educational needs and disabilities could be expanded by…
Man with Aspergers wins payout from police after being wrongfully handcuffed and detained in van – Huddersfield Examiner
A man with Aspergers Syndrome who was wrongfully handcuffed and detained by police has won an out-of-court…
New service launched for South Cheshire residents with vision and hearing loss – Nantwich News
A service for people in South Cheshire who experience vision and hearing loss has been launched. Cheshire East…
Leading North East charity welcomes Government plans for autism training – The Northern Echo
A PIONEERING North-East charity has welcomed Government plans to introduce mandatory autism and learning disability training for…
Can these new compounds treat memory loss in depression? – Medical News Today
Memory loss does not only occur in neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. It also happens with age,…
Graeae and Hijinx criticise ‘disappointing’ use of puppet in autism play – The Stage
Leading theatre companies that work with disabled artists, including Graeae and Hijinx, have criticised the decision to…
New councillor sweeps in with series of Hear Autism events – Inside Croydon
They say a new broom sweeps clean, but residents in Croydon aren’t used to this being true…
Boy with autism gets dream Red Arrows bedroom design – Lincolnshire Live
An autistic child has been treated to the ultimate Red Arrows bedroom design. The condition can often make…
DVLA approves CGM devices for driving with diabetes – The Diabetes Times
Flash and continuous glucose monitoring devices can now be used to take glucose readings by people who…
Helping people with a learning disability to find love – BBC News
A couple who both have Down’s syndrome have spoken about how their relationship has thrived thanks to…
There Are Angel Helpers Among Us – Multiple Sclerosis News Today
I like to keep my life as normal as possible. This can be difficult given the physical…
New study shows hidden genes may underlie autism severity – EurekAlert
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have implicated a largely hidden part of the…
Scientists identify new disrupted pathway in motor neurone disease – Medical Xpress
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have identified a new pathway that is disrupted in motor neurone…
Project boosts communication for children with Down’s Syndrome – Charity Today News
A project that aims to increase inclusion for children with Down’s syndrome (DS) and improve their health…
CBD oil: Can the cannabis-based product help with fibromyalgia-related pain? – Express
CBD oil has taken the health world by storm over the last couple of years, with claims…
New Diabetes UK support group launches for the West Bridgford area – West Bridgford Wire
Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Perhaps you are feeling a bit scared? Don’t really…
Iron-induced Cell Death May Play Key Role in FA, Study Suggests – Friedreich’s Ataxia News
Iron-induced cell death may contribute to the progression of Friedreich’s ataxia, a study in human and mice…
‘The medication is constantly improving’ – ex-Limerick star on living with multiple sclerosis – The 42
According to his neurologist, the Irish MS Society was the most reputable place to research the symptoms…
Scotland Opens Spinraza to All SMA Patients Using Its Public Health System – SMA News Today
Scotland has joined the growing roster of countries making the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapy Spinraza available…
Blinding migraines, IBS and severe pain: Mum’s fibromyalgia hell is finally under control – Grimsby Live
A revolutionary diet has helped a mum of two eradicate the horrific symptoms of fibromyalgia. Holly Donald, 36,…
Peter Hook to sell Joy Division and New Order guitars and memorabilia to raise money for Epilepsy Society – Epilepsy Society
Legendary bassist Peter Hook is helping to support people with epilepsy by auctioning all of his guitars…
New drug could reverse memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease and depression – The Independent
A new drug has shown promise in reversing memory loss of older people, including those in the…
How schoolboy with autism had his phobia of dogs cured in groundbreaking study – Chronicle Live
Schoolboy Harry Mainwaring used to live in fear of coming into contact with dogs. The autistic youngster…
The Anchor on My Wheelchair from My Steadfast FA Friend – Friedreich’s Ataxia News
A small wooden trinket hangs on the back of my wheelchair. It’s a navy blue anchor with…
Super League: ‘Ground-breaking’ learning disability rugby league launched – BBC Sport
Super League has launched a pioneering learning disability rugby league category, becoming the first professional sports brand…
Nonverbal 8-Year-Old Girl with Down Syndrome Sings Her Way into Homeless Man’s Heart – The Epoch Times
Actions speak louder than words; that’s how the old adage goes. And for one sweet girl from…
A woman developed an uncommon disease after petting a stray cat, and her body basically attacked itself – INSIDER
After petting and tending to a stray cat during a week-long vacation, UK-based Gemma Birch started to…
Scots patients first to get blood thinning drug that cuts heart attack and stroke risk – Herald Scotland
PATIENTS in Scotland who are at high risk of heart attacks and stroke will be the first…
Blind student shares story of overcoming obstacles – Bucks County Courier Times
The vice principal at the Morrisville Catholic school said the visits from students and the principal at…
THE CLASSROOM: Why so many children struggle with numbers – The Citizen
You’ve probably heard of dyslexia, but have you heard of dyscalculia before? What is dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is…
Brain injury boy learns to shop and bake – BBC News
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who suffered brain damage when he fell at school a decade…
Bipolar type definitions – Medical News Today
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders currently lists…
Brain clock ticks differently in autism – Medical Xpress
The neural ‘time windows’ in certain small brain areas contribute to the complex cognitive symptoms of autism,…
Seren Hughes’ parents concerned over epilepsy drugs changes – BBC News
The family of a nine-year-old girl with severe epilepsy claim their GP practice phoned to tell them…
North Woolwich blogger calls for more job opportunities for the blind and partially sighted – Newham Recorder
Now aged 29, blogger Anu lives at home with her mum and dad in North Woolwich where…
Cheshire East Council launches integrated service for people with vision and hearing loss. – Knutsford Guardian
CHESHIRE East Council has launched an integrated service for people who experience vision and hearing loss. The council…
Direct Nerve Stimulation Using MyoRegulator System Seen to Reduce Spasticity in Mice with Spinal Injury – Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Treatment with PathMaker Neurosystems’ anodal trans‐spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS), a non-invasive direct nerve stimulation tool called…
Carer whose husband died from motor neurone disease turned her grief into a way to help others – and is now up for a top award – St Helens Star
A WOMAN who quit her job to care for her husband with motor neurone disease has been…
Amphenol (APH) to pay $0.23 on Apr 10, 2019; Btg Pactual Global Asset Management LTD Trimmed Its Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) Stake – Financial Headlines
Amphenol Corp (NYSE:APH) is expected to pay $0.23 on Apr 10, 2019. (NYSE:APH) shareholders before Mar 18,…
Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CATB) Reaches $4.39 After 5.00% Down Move; Exxon Mobil Has 0.72 Sentiment – Financial Headlines
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) investors sentiment decreased to 0.72 in 2018 Q3. It’s down -0.21, from 0.93…
Parents set up life changing cafe in Leeds for people with down’s syndrome to be paid to work – Daily Mail
A cafe set up to offer people with Down’s syndrome and other learning disabilities the opportunity to…