Showing what’s possible after brain injury
A woman who had to learn to walk again after a brain tumour has completed the virtual London Marathon.
Drake Foundation: ‘Research can protect players and enable change’
As one of the first organisations to recognise and react to the urgent need to address head injury in sport, The Drake Foundation has become a central player in the fast-developing debate over how to best protect players at all levels from the devastating later-life impact of neurodegenerative disease.
Alzheimer’s could be detected before symptoms appear
Healthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores relating to reasoning and attention, a new study has revealed.
First-of-its-kind brain scanner supports children with epilepsy
The UK’s first wearable brain scanner of its kind to be dedicated to paediatric use is now in use at a specialist clinic for children with epilepsy.
A day in the life of a Huntington’s disease specialist nurse
Registered Nurses play a vital role in the specialist care for those living with Huntington’s, particularly those in the later stages of the disease.
Mental Health Trust adopts pioneering dementia ICA
A pioneering AI-led cognitive assessment which can lead to early-stage detection of dementia has partnered with an NHS Mental Health Trust to implement its technology into both primary and secondary care.
Robotically-enhanced mental practice could improve post-stroke rehab
A robotically-enhanced means of mental practice for stroke survivors is being developed to help maximise post-stroke rehabilitation.
World-leading hospital secures funding for SCI research
A world-renowned neurorehabilitation and research hospital for people with brain and spinal cord injury (SCI) has secured further funding to serve as a Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) centre.
Could new gene therapy help fight dementia?
A new gene pathway has been uncovered which has the potential to protect against life-limiting diseases including dementia.
NCMUK: an expanding business with family values at its core
In the latest in our series of case management focus features, NR Times meets Martin Gascoigne of NCMUK, who discusses the ongoing growth of the family-run business and its uncompromising commitment to clients and staff
