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Occupational therapists in Suffolk are walking three million steps to raise awareness of brain injury recovery and highlight the role of their profession. The challenge, organised by Suffolk County Council’s occupational therapy teams, runs through September and October, with five group walks planned across the county. It takes inspiration from Zara Dyer and Ian Brown, [...]
Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest developments in the world of neurology and neurorehabilitation. Gut immune system mouse model of Alzheimer’s provided new target for therapeutics The gut immune system is altered in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, new research has found. The research shows that some immune cells in the gut travel along the [...]
A team of international researchers has identified a distinct set of proteins in blood that can detect ALS with remarkable accuracy up to a decade before symptoms appear. Results of the new study lay the foundation for a much-needed diagnostic test for ALS. Using an advanced platform that measured nearly 3,000 neurological and skeletal muscle [...]
Warren Collins, Solicitor-Advocate at Penningtons Manches Cooper, tackles this delicate subject. The intimate consequences of catastrophic injury are often the most difficult to discuss, yet they represent profound losses that deserve proper legal recognition and compensation. English courts have increasingly recognised that sexual dysfunction following injury constitutes a legitimate component of general damages for pain, [...]
Renowned as the UK’s leading Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) specialists, Brotherwood has further strengthened its commitment to inclusive mobility by expanding its nationwide WAV Hire service. With the addition of new vehicles to their fleet, Brotherwood now offers greater availability and flexibility for clients seeking high-quality, accessible transport solutions on both a short and long-term [...]
By Askham Rehab Askham Rehab has long been at the forefront of cutting-edge neurological and complex rehabilitation, redefining what’s possible for individuals recovering from life-changing conditions. Our holistic, patient-centred approach ensures that each individual regains independence, confidence, and control over their lives. One of our remarkable success stories is Deborah Weston, a 61-year-old woman who [...]
Half of all people who experience a stroke in England will now recover thanks to an AI scanning system rolled out across all 107 NHS stroke centres. The software analyses CT brain scans in about a minute, quickly telling doctors if they need to perform emergency surgery or give drugs – and can triple the [...]
Rats with completely severed spinal cords regained function after receiving 3D-printed stem cell scaffolds in a breakthrough that could pave the way for new treatments. The approach combines 3D printing, stem cell biology and lab-grown tissues to develop a potential therapy for spinal cord injuries – damage to the bundle of nerves running through the [...]
An escape room has been created to highlight the realities faced by people living with a brain injury. It was recently launched at the Ipswich headquarters of Headway Suffolk, a charity that helps people with neurological conditions. The activity has been tested by clinicians and features six stations that simulate how a person with a [...]
A quadriplegic former rugby player has become the first person to successfully ascend a previously unclimbed 4,720m (15,485ft) peak in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan mountains. Ed Jackson, 36, reached the summit on Saturday after two years of planning with a small team and a demanding climb over glacial terrain, steep ice and a rock climbing summit. [...]
