NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

Our latest news and events

Connecting care homes with research

The Care Home Research Network (CHRN) held its annual meeting on 19th of May 2017, attended by over 60 members of the Network and researchers from the field.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 3 Aug 2017

Omega-3 fatty acids improve symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD

New research finds that fish oil supplements improve inattention, hyperactivity and other behavioural and cognitive symptoms in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 28 Jul 2017

Brain stimulation may improve cognitive performance in people with schizophrenia

Brain stimulation could be used to treat cognitive deficits frequently associated with schizophrenia, according to a new study supported by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Jul 2017

Blood test to personalise depression treatment for the first time

Researchers develop blood test that accurately predicts whether depressed patients will respond to medication.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 7 Jun 2017

Cluster headache research features on the BBC

Research into cluster headaches taking place at the NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility features on BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 5 live

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 5 May 2017