Neurological diseases
Neurological diseases encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. These include well-known neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other neurological disorders that affect patients’ daily lives and long-term health. Due to ageing populations and increasing disease complexity, neurological diseases are a growing health challenge in Luxembourg and throughout the world.
At the Luxembourg Research Clinic (LRC), clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals work closely together to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. The goal is to support earlier diagnosis, more personalised care and better outcomes for patients. The various programmes and studies give patients access to advanced clinical studies, supported by expertise in diagnostics, imaging, and care.
Diseases we study:
- Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonisms
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Brain cancer & metastasis
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Today, by bringing research and patient care closer together, we can detect neurological diseases earlier and develop more effective treatments that make a real difference to people’s lives”
Prof. Dr Rejko Krüger, Coordinator of the National Centre of Excellence for Research on Parkinson’s disease (NCER-PD)
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