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NR Times reports on how the pioneering work of Aprinoia Therapeutics could influence better patient outcomes in neuro-rehab; in conversation with chief medical officer Bradford Navia. ‘Precision neuroscience’ is a term which encapsulates the ceaseless drive for more targeted and effective brain treatments and diagnoses. Not to be confused with Elon Musk’s neuro-tech startup of the same name, it sits at the intersect between two emergent health innovation trends; the rise of precision medicine – tailored interventions that consider genes, environments and lifestyles – and an acceleration of our understanding of the neurological world. On the frontline of the precision neuroscience movement is Aprinoia, a clinical-stage biotech headquartered in Boston which is opening up new possibilities for the diagnosis and treatment of neuro conditions including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Entrepreneur Ian Pearce shares the lessons he learned on the journey to establishing his innovation, Neuro ProActive, within the NHS.
My journey for the last six years has been interesting. After my father had a stroke, I experienced a lot of the frustrations that hundreds of thousands of people do each year. It seemed to me that while many of these challenges needed basic solutions, those challenges were numerous and long standing. In late 2017, while having a shower, I started to think about a single digital platform which would be all encompassing for NHS and private practice clinicians, as well as patients and family members. Most of my best ideas happen in the bathroom. It’s the only place where men can multi-task and escape young children. For any potential supplier to want to “crack” the NHS, I’d make two points. Firstly, this is the wrong mindset. The NHS doesn’t want to be “cracked”. Secondly, it’s a huge mistake to see the NHS as one organisation. It’s also important to appreciate that the views in this article are my own, based on my experiences over a five-year period.
Here, Louise Barker, specialist neurological physiotherapist, gives SR Times insight into the services Pathways Physiotherapy provides for stroke patients. Pathways Physiotherapy is a private stroke and neuro physio clinic based in Staffordshire, near Burton-on-Trent. We provide specialist neuro physio, with patients able to self-refer to us. We have stroke patients coming to us for therapy immediately [...]
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. But despite significant advances in technology and care, challenges such as access and funding continue to hamper progress. Earlier this week, five experts came together to debate the future of stroke care in this exclusive NR Times webinar in collaboration with [...]
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. But despite significant advances in technology and care, challenges such as access and funding continue to hamper progress. Earlier this week, five experts came together to debate the future of stroke care in this exclusive NR Times webinar, hosted by Alastair [...]
Elysium Neurological share learnings from The Avalon Centre
Cavendish Homecare discuss types and causes of brain injury, and effective rehabilitation strategies
Through Group B Strep, unwittingly passed from Charlotte to her daughter Aimee, the youngster faced a battle for survival and lives with profound disabilities. Here, Charlotte describes the horror of almost losing her baby, the challenges they face to-gether, and the urgent need for routine testing of all expectant mothers for Group B Strep. “It’s absolutely heartbreaking what can happen just because a simple swab test isn’t taken.” Charlotte’s words reflect the truly dreadful reality of the situation she and many other parents find themselves in due to the lack of routine testing for Group B Strep infection. For Charlotte, her daughter Aimee was given a five per cent chance of survival at only five days old, after the presence of Group B Strep was detected. Happily, Aimee defied the odds and is now a happy 11-year-old - although lives with a multitude of needs, which only become more distressing for devoted Charlotte by the day.
How the power of DJing is transcending barriers and teaching new skills and knowledge
