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NR Times issue 40 is live, packed with news and exclusive insights from across the neuro and spinal injury rehab world. In our cover story, we share the recordings from the first NR Times Live webinar event, which brought together some of the most respected voices and brightest minds in neuro-rehab. Elsewhere, we hear about [...]
NR Times recently hosted our inaugural NR TIMES LIVE event, in partnership with our sponsor QEF. We brought together leading experts representing a broad spectrum of neuro-rehab professional viewpoints to discuss the impending and longterm future of neuro-rehab; and were joined by delegates from a range of fields. If you missed the event, we're delighted [...]
Resilience Neuro Specialists is aiming to transform neuro-rehab in the Midlands with a pioneering approach to outcome-focused, technology-driven care. Launched in January, the organisation has already established itself as a leader in specialist rehabilitation, delivering expert therapy for individuals with severe neurological injuries in homes, communities, and private settings. Now, Resilience is expanding with the [...]
New outpatient service from neurological specialists PJ Care offers complete on-site service for FND
Specialist neurological care provider, PJ Care, has launched a new outpatient service for people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND is a neurological condition causing symptoms including limb weakness, seizures, movement disorders, or sensory disturbances, without an identifiable structural cause in the brain or nervous system. After a decade of successfully treating inpatients with FND, [...]
As legal cases become more complex and increasingly intersect with healthcare, there is a rising demand for expert witnesses who can interpret clinical issues with precision and clarity. From personal injury claims and mental capacity evaluations to disputes around standards of care, healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to bring balanced, informed perspectives into the courtroom. [...]
Neuro rehab professionals working with children in the North East can take a tour of specialised facilities which are enabling young people to thrive at an open day held next month. Heel & Toe Children’s Charity supports hundreds of children across the region each year, enabling them to access a range of therapies to help [...]
A study has provided new insights on why sleep is so important for learning and memory - finding that neuronal activity patterns are reorganised during sleep to reflect those seen during memory recollection upon awakening. Researchers from Professor Jozsef Csicsvari’s group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have probed the key roles [...]
A new study highlights how exosomes - tiny vesicles released by cells - may play a key role in blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction in children with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), particularly those with neurocognitive deficits. The findings could pave the way for personalized therapeutic strategies for paediatric OSA patients. OSA in children has been linked [...]
NR Times is set to recognise an individual that has dedicated their working or personal life to enhancing the impact of neuro-rehab. The Lifetime Achievement award is one of nine up for grabs at NR Times' third annual awards event. Neurorehabilitation professionals devote their careers to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by [...]
A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. In the first study to use this approach, it has allowed doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to offer the patients surgery to cure their condition. Previously, 7T MRI scanners – so called because [...]
