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Four leaders in remote rehab have been shortlisted for an NR Times award. The Remote Rehab Initiative of the Year award recognises the most outstanding examples of technology or revised ways of working which fully embrace remote rehab and the opportunities it brings. The award is sponsored by Askham Rehab which is part of Askham Village Community, [...]
We are excited to reveal another shortlist for the second annual NR Times Awards. The Research Project of the Year Award, sponsored by OML, recognises individuals or providers who have embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector. [...]
Patients in the US with neurological conditions are paying a disproportionate burden in accessing the drug treatments they need, new data suggests. A report published in the American Academy of Neurology's Neurology journal points to soaring out-of-pocket drug costs - the additional costs incurred when sourcing prescriptions such as phone calls to suppliers or delivery [...]
A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults — particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests. Investigators uncovered this by examining survey and cognitive screening data from more than 18,500 adults to determine the potential effect of known or suspected obstructive sleep apnoea on the risk for dementia. First [...]
An app which tracks activity in Parkinson's patients has been found to help reduce hospital A&E visits, increase exercise and improve medication adherence. Precision medicine firm Rune Labs' StrivePD platform has been trialled for 10 months in 138 Parkinson's patients at a clinic in California. The patients had an age range of 39 to 88 [...]
A new campaign is aiming to challenge a reported lack of stroke awareness in Scotland to help improve outcomes and save lives. Charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have launched a revived 'F.A.S.T.' campaign to highlight awareness of stroke signs and symptoms and encourage fast action when contacting emergency services. [...]
Scientists are advancing the role of ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, new research shows. Ultrasound, once used almost exclusively to take images of the body, is quickly developing into a targeted therapy that can have a potentially life-changing impact on the brain, researchers believe. For decades, health professionals across the world have [...]
Just one or two sessions of physical activity at the weekend - a pattern of exercise dubbed ‘weekend warrior’ - may be just as likely to lower the risk of cognitive decline, which can often precede dementia, as more frequent sessions, new data shows. And it may be more convenient and achievable for busy people [...]
Researchers have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington’s Disease that opens the possibility of studying the disease before its clinical onset and eventually stopping its progression. The study has shown for the first time the biochemical change responsible for the development of Huntington’s disease, and how blocking this change stopped [...]
The public are being called upon to vote for who they think should be crowned Leader of of the Year at the second annual NR Times Awards. The award will recognise the individual, from whatever branch of neuro-rehab they operate in, who has truly excelled in their field through leadership, contribution, commitment and compassion. The [...]
