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Emerging research is exploring the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) - a light-based therapy targeting the gut-brain axis- as a promising new treatment for Parkinson’s disease. A recently published clinical trial, conducted on 60 participants in Canada, reported clinically significant improvements in multiple Parkinson’s symptoms following treatment with photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy. The results, presented last month at [...]
A man who lost three family members to Huntington's disease is completing a 100km challenge to raise awareness and break stigma around the condition. Mark Barrett, 38, from Howwood, Scotland, is taking on four half marathons and a triathlon over nine weeks after losing his father Frank, grandfather John and uncle Raymond to the inherited [...]
A pregnant woman who suffered a severe brain injury in a high-speed collision has secured a settlement of £9.2million, enabling her to access the bespoke support and rehabilitation she needs to help rebuild her life. The woman was a front seat passenger in a car which crashed into a tree, after the driver lost control [...]
Martial arts classes are transforming the lives of people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease. NR Times editor Stephanie Price speaks to Adam Poulter, founder of Foundation Physio, to find out more. Neurophysiotherapy service Foundation Physio is helping its clients to build strength, flexibility and co-ordination through a ten-week [...]
One of Richardson Care’s specialist services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs has been rated ‘Good’ in a recent inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). The independent regulator found the service to be ‘good’ in all areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, providing “exceptionally-tailored care, support and treatment.” The home at [...]
By Rishika Balani, physiotherapist, Ascot Rehab Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic neurological disability in young adults. Charcot originally identified the classic triad of symptoms as nystagmus, intention tremor, and scanning speech. Among these, intention tremor can be particularly disabling for many patients. According to the Movement Disorder Society, intention tremor [...]
By Natalie Mackenzie, founder and director, BIS Services In the last six months, I've watched as what was once a manageable challenge has evolved into a critical workforce crisis that's directly impacting our ability to provide timely cognitive rehabilitation services to our clients. For years, we've faced the reality that finding male psychology graduates to [...]
Scientists have uncovered why some people with multiple sclerosis experience seizures, identifying demyelination as the key trigger behind this complication. Between four and five per cent of people with MS experience seizures, which can worsen cognitive decline and accelerate disease progression. The study found that as the protective myelin sheath around neurons deteriorates — particularly [...]
Scientists have identified an enzyme that protects brain cells from Parkinson's disease by regulating how mitochondria — the cell’s energy producers — are recycled and replaced. The protein complex, known as PP2A-B55α, acts as a molecular switch that determines whether cells repair or create mitochondria, maintaining the energy balance vital for neuron survival. Mitochondria are [...]
A four-amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown neuroprotective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury, researchers have reported. When given intravenously shortly after injury in mice and pigs, CAQK specifically targeted damaged brain regions, reducing inflammation, cell death and tissue damage while improving memory and motor function. A peptide is a short chain [...]
