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Rehab robotics advanced further through partnership

Global rehabilitation technology business Fourier Intelligence is collaborating with the internationally-recognised University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in advancing research in the fast-developing field.

The collaboration, the latest pioneering research partnership to be formed by Fourier and academia, will further develop current solutions to be more effective and versatile within the rehabilitation technology industry. The MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) signing event with Fourier aligns UMMC’s mission towards driving excellence in clinical research, empowering human capital, and uplifting healthcare-related institutions. Both parties said that though this new joint effort, more innovative solutions will be developed in rehab tech.
By |2024-07-04T17:43:00+01:009 July 2021|Tech & industry|
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Has UEFA done enough to protect player safety at Euro 2020?

The collapse of Denmark’s Christian Eriksen due to a cardiac arrest during his team’s opening game at Euro 2020 shocked football fans worldwide and raised many questions about player safety. Here, sports disputes lawyer Barrington Atkins examines football authorities’ approach to the safety of players and asks whether UEFA has done enough to protect those competing at Euro 2020

  Concussion safety was meant to be at the forefront of the Euro 2020 finals.  All 24 teams committed to following the recommendations of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Concussion Charter, which was a commitment to player welfare and player safety. 
By |2024-07-04T17:43:00+01:009 July 2021|Insight, Brain injury|
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‘Care home of the future’ to open

A new dementia residential facility, hailed as a ’care home of the future’, is set to open its doors later this year.

Vida Court has been designed to optimise wellbeing potential for residents, and facilities include a 12-seater cinema, convenience store, hair salon, florist and coffee shop.  The home, in the hamlet of Harlow Carr on the outskirts of Harrogate, has also taken design inspiration from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with each bedroom having a large glass window and every house within the home having a garden room to ensure good ventilation. Air exchange has been included to ensure clean air constantly flows throughout the building.
By |2026-02-11T11:41:28+00:009 July 2021|Inpatient neuro rehab, Care & services|
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Living my life as me

Having finally felt comfortable in his own skin after undergoing gender transition to become the man he wanted to be, Chris, aged only 25, was then confronted with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Here, he shares his inspirational story of overcoming challenges, being positive and living life to the full with the support of both the MS and LGBTQ+ communities    Having transitioned to becoming a man, which was the point I finally discovered who I am, I hoped it would be the joyous start of a new chapter in my life I always imagined it would be. But while going through the process, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Aged only 25, this wasn’t how I had imagined my new chapter would start. 

By |2024-07-04T17:43:00+01:008 July 2021|Patient stories|
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New £5m care home opens

A new £5million state-of-the-art specialist care home has been opened by Exemplar Health Care.

Wykewood has been opened in Wyke, Bradford, and is the first care home opened in the area by Exemplar Health Care, which provides specialist nursing care for adults living with complex needs. The home will support up to 40 adults and specialise in supporting people living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities, brain injuries, spinal injuries, Huntington’s disease and complex dementia.  Exemplar Health Care supports some of the most complex and acute individuals, who would often be in a hospital setting if not placed with them, enabling them to stay in the community and reducing hospital and secure facility admission. 
By |2026-02-11T11:41:28+00:008 July 2021|Inpatient neuro rehab, Care & services|
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Running to music ‘could help mental fatigue’

Listening to music while running could be key to improving people’s performance when they feel mentally fatigued, a study has found. 

The performance of runners who listened to a self-selected playlist after completing a demanding thinking task was at the same level as when they were not mentally fatigued, the research revealed. The study is the first to investigate the effect of listening to music playlists on endurance running capacity and performance when mentally fatigued. Researchers at the Moray House School of Education and Sport used two tests to study how listening to music affected the running performance of eighteen fitness enthusiasts. One test looked at the effects on interval running capacity – alternating between high intensity running and lower intensity jogging – with a group of nine physically active exercisers, and the other on a 5km time-trial with a group of nine trained runners.
By |2024-07-04T17:43:01+01:008 July 2021|Neuropsychology|
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Research reveals damage repair during brain injury

A new signalling pathway has been discovered that could shed light on damage repair during brain injury. 

The new understanding of what causes neural cells to enter divisions after damage in the brain is a “valuable opportunity” to potentially prevent neuronal death or neurodegeneration following injury.  The research, led by the University of Plymouth, explores how most human cells are able to repair damage by dividing at wounds -  but mature nerve cells, or neurons, will most probably die if they attempt division. This happens during brain injury or in conditions including Alzheimer’s Disease.  But now, the study has uncovered a pathway that has shed new light on how these divisions may be triggered. The research focuses on intracellular structures called microtubules – which are found in most animal cells, and can be damaged by a build-up of a protein called Tau in the brain during Alzheimer’s.
By |2024-07-04T17:43:01+01:007 July 2021|Research, Brain injury|
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Rugby legends unveiled as MND Association patrons

Two legends of Rugby League have been announced as patrons of the MND Association, in recognition of their efforts which have so far raised almost £3million.  

Rob Burrow MBE, who is living with MND, and his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate and friend Kevin Sinfield OBE, have both contributed significantly to fundraising and awareness-raising of MND and the work of the MND Association.  The announcement comes today, on 7/7, in recognition of Rob’s playing number and which has been hailed by Leeds Rhinos as #RobBurrowDay, with huge support from social media. It also marks the day on which Kevin takes on his latest challenge - a marathon around Saddleworth, in Greater Manchester, starting at 7am.  He is hoping to boost the total raised, inspired by Rob, and hit the £3million mark. Kevin’s efforts in his 7 in 7 Challenge - which saw him complete seven marathons in as many days - led to the creation of a dedicated £1million fund to lead new research into potential treatments. 
By |2024-07-04T17:43:01+01:007 July 2021|MND / ALS|
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Life after lockdown – what comes next?

As we prepare to emerge from lockdown in less than two weeks, attention is turning to what the 'new normal' will be like. Margreet Wittink at Renovo Care shares some reflections from the pandemic and thoughts on what may lie ahead

  The 19th of July 2021. More than just any date. We all have certain dates that are important to us, like birthdays and anniversary dates. However, this year we have been governed by dates set by the government trying to get back to a normal life post-COVID. We seemed to be going in the right direction but then the Delta variant presented itself. The infection rates started to go up again and continue to rise but with far less hospital admissions. Opinion seems to be divided on whether we need to remain cautious and wait or return to normal life whatever it may bring.  The British Medical Association is calling for caution and is asking for ongoing use of face masks and new ventilation standards. The 19th of July 2021 will mark the fourth and final stage of lifting lockdown in England. It makes me reflect on the period since March 23 2020 when the first lockdown started.
By |2024-07-04T17:43:01+01:007 July 2021|Insight|
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N-ROL’s telerehab delivers ‘significant’ progress to survivors

A pioneering telerehabilitation initiative which enabled people recovering from acquired brain injury to continue their therapies during the pandemic has reported significant progress for participants during the programme. 

The evaluation of Neuro-Rehabilitation OnLine (N-ROL) and the fact participants “significantly improved on the two planned quantitative outcome measures” provides further academic analysis to support the hugely positive anecdotal evidence about the impact of telerehabilitation, which has grown exponentially in its use during the past year. 
By |2024-07-04T17:43:02+01:002 July 2021|Stroke, Brain injury, Therapy, Research|
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