NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Suicide six times more likely in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients compared to general population

People diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a new study from researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 9 Feb 2016

Blood-based signature for Alzheimer’s disease could accelerate search for treatment

BRC scientists have identified a blood-based 'signature' linked to harmful plaques in the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 Jan 2016

Damehood for Professor Til Wykes

We are delighted to announce that Professor Til Wykes has been awarded a damehood for services to Clinical Psychology, in the New Year Honours List 2016.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 30 Dec 2015

ZNF804A Gene linked to length of hospital stay for people with psychosis

BRC researchers have discovered a gene variant which could be useful for predicting the amount of time that people suffering with psychosis will spend in hospital.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 Dec 2015

Harnessing the Digital Revolution: MindTech 2015

Dr Sarah Markham, BRC Patient Representative for the Experimental Medicine and Clinical Trials Cluster, reports from MindTech 2015, a forum to explore the potential of digital technology to transform mental healthcare.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 5 Dec 2015