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26 Oct Alzheimer’s Disease & other Dementias
...measuring brain activity. The project we propose has huge clinical implications for dementia prevention as tens of thousands of older adults undergo surgeries every year in Australia. If we can...23 Aug Signup Confirmed!
...so make sure you are receiving our email. Quick links: Brain disorders A-Z > Research we have funded > BRAINwaves newsletter archive > Create a fundraiser > Donate >...11 Feb Migraine Award
Migraine Award funded by Kathleen Toy Bequest To investigate the way painful sensations of migraine might be initiated from the brain. Dr G. A. Lambert and Dr A. S. Zagami...
12 Oct Cerebrovascular incl. Stroke, Aneurysms, AVM
...due to arterial occlusion, current treatment involves removing the blockage to rapidly re-establish blood flow to compromised brain tissue, however, this often paradoxically leads to ischaemia reperfusion (I/R) injury. I/R...
12 Oct Migraine & Headache
...We would like to sincerely thank the scientific committee, sponsors and donors of the Brain Foundation for their support of this project. Click here to read Progress Report (November 2023)...
26 Oct MND / ALS & other Neurodegenerative Diseases
...the Brain Foundation, we will explore the role of clinical, electrophysiological, biochemical, and imaging parameters in a longitudinal study of adult SMA and MND patients. This will involve assessing functional...11 Feb Stroke Award
Stroke Award funded by Frank & Morphyn Young Estate A population-based study of the relation between sub-clinical cerebrovascular disease and brain function in older Tasmanians. Dr Velandai Srikanth Menzies Centre,...
20 Jan Neuro-trauma Award
PROJECT SUMMARY: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the leading causes of death, disability, and hospitalization worldwide. TBI has a significant burden of disease within Australia, with TBI-related costs...
11 Feb Tremor Award
...a body part vibrates as the result of its intrinsic mechanical properties), activity in the muscle stretch reflex pathway, and central oscillations in brain activity. The six categories of physiological...26 Apr Headaches (various types)
Visit our Migraine & Headache Australia website for information about headache and migraine. Migraine & Headache Australia is part of Brain Foundation. On our Migraine & Headache Australia website you...10 Dec Agenesis Corpus Callosum
...the brain which connects the two cerebral hemispheres. In most patients, ACC is diagnosed within the first two years of life. It may occur as a severe syndrome in infancy...11 Dec Batten Disease
...support groups via Facebook that you might find helpful which are listed below. Support Group: facebook.com/bdsraaustralia/ Please note that these support groups aren’t run by the Brain Foundation, so we...11 Dec Behcet’s Disease
...and meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The symptoms usually flare up then go into remission. The time between attacks tends to be unpredictable; it...11 Dec Essential Tremor
...been shown to be effective are alprazolam, gabapentin and topiramate. In the rare person with disabling ET, deep brain stimulation is a highly effective treatment. Prognosis ET can gradually worsen...11 Dec Gaucher Disease
...2 Gaucher disease is a very rare form of the disease that affects the brain as well as the organs affected by Type 1. Neurological symptoms appear in infancy and...11 Dec Meningococcal Disease
...or sharing drinks or food. There are two main forms of the disease: meningococcal meningitis, in which the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord is inflamed; meningococcal septicaemia, (the...11 Dec Peripheral Neuropathy
(See also CIDP; Guillain-Barre Syndrome) Description The peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves) is a...27 Dec Cervical Dystonia
...a forced posture. In 2019 Dr Lin Zhang was the recipient of Brain Foundation grant funding for research into Cervical Dystonia– click for more. Read more at Virtual Medical Centre...10 Dec Leukodystrophy
Description ‘Leukodystrophy’ and the related term ‘leukoencephalopathy’ refer to a group of more than thirty-four conditions that affect the myelin, or white matter, of the brain and spinal cord. Leukodystrophies...10 Dec Intracranial Hypertension
Intracranial Hypertension Description Read more at Headache Australia (a division of Brain Foundation) Further Information and Support Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Intracranial Hypertension ...13 Feb Zombie Walks
Each year Zombie Walks are held in several cities and towns around Australia. In the past, the Brain Foundation has been chosen by organisers in Townsville, Canberra, Cairns and Perth...26 Apr Cluster Headache
Visit our Migraine & Headache Australia website for information about Cluster Headache. Migraine & Headache Australia is part of the Brain Foundation. On our Migraine & Headache Australia website you...
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