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A systematic review: Brain age gap as a promising early diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

22 Jul 2025

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which there is currently no cure, and its incidence is on the rise. Early detection is essential for timely intervention and slowing the progression of the disease. While the brain structures of healthy aging individuals change gradually, the aging trajectories in AD patients deviate significantly. Recent advancements in deep learning have enabled the detection of subtle changes in brain structures using neuroimaging data. By developing brain age prediction models based on data from healthy individuals, it is possible to estimate brain age at various stages of AD progression and assess the Brain Age Gap (BAG)—the difference between predicted brain age and chronological age—which holds promise as an early diagnostic biomarker for AD.
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AFAN and WFN Join Forces for World Brain Day 2025

15 Jul 2025

As the countdown to World Brain Day 2025 continues, WFN is proud to highlight its important and ongoing partnership with the African Academy of Neurology (AFAN)—a crucial regional ally in the shared mission to advance brain health for all ages.

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Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 475 now available

14 Jul 2025

Vol. 475, August 2025 now available

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2025 World Brain Day Dedicated to Brain Health for All Ages

12 Jul 2025

LONDONMay 28, 2025 -- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is pleased to announce Brain Health for All Ages as the theme for the 2025 World Brain Day (WBD 2025), taking place on Tuesday, July 22. This global campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting brain health throughout every stage of life.

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WFN–IAN Asia-Oceania Department Visit Program in India 2025

10 Jul 2025

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) are pleased to announce their partnership to invite two Asia-Oceania colleagues to visit the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.

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From Nairobi With Commitment

10 Jul 2025

Held in Nairobi in December 2024, the Dementia and Brain Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries symposium gathered over 200 global experts to address the rising burden of dementia in LMICs. Organised with support from the WFN Aphasia, Dementia, and Cognitive Disorders group, the event spotlighted regional research, genetic studies, and prevention strategies tailored to local needs.

Highlights included new findings from African Alzheimer’s cohorts, sessions on multilingual cognitive assessment, and the launch of Africa-FINGERS, a lifestyle-based dementia prevention model. Early career researchers were central to the programme, reflecting a growing commitment to local capacity building and future leadership.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.

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WFN Training Centre and Cheikh Anta Diop University One-Year Epilepsy Fellowship

10 Jul 2025

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and the Department of Neurology of Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal are delighted to announce a one-year Visiting Fellowship Program in Epilepsy for African Neurologists.

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Film Festival Raises Awareness of Health-Related Issues

3 Jul 2025

The inaugural Orange City Aarogya Film Festival, held in Nagpur on March 29–30, 2025, brought health and social issues to the forefront through the power of film. Organised by the Orange City Cultural Foundation and partners, the event showcased 41 award-winning short films covering topics like alcoholism, autism, dementia, drug addiction, women’s health, and environmental issues.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.

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Differential impact of Cannabis abuse on neurological disorders

26 Jun 2025

This study examined how cannabis abuse affects outcomes across ten neurological conditions using health data from over 140 healthcare organizations. 

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Brain under pressure: Insights into diving-related lesions: a descriptive study

19 Jun 2025

This study aims to characterize the clinical and radiological features of brain involvement in diving-related injuries, with a focus on corpus callosum lesions.
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