Opinion
By Norman Putzki (MD PhD), global head development neuroscience and gene therapy at Novartis.
Over the last 30 years, remarkable progress has been made in the advancement of treating multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease that is most likely a consequence of complex autoimmune dysfunctions in the periphery ultimately leading to demyelination in the central nervous system (CNS).
Since 1993, a series of insights has led to greater understanding of the biological mechanisms and triggers driving the inflammatory attacks on the CNS.
These translational insights have also driven the development of newer and more effective treatments in MS.
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.
Elysium Neurological share learnings from The Avalon Centre
St Andrew's Healthcare share their expertise in supporting people with the neurodegenerative condition
How can games help stroke survivors to rebuild their lives? Anitha Thomas, lead Occupational Therapist at Bupa Care Services, offers her insight and suggests ways in which games can support wider rehab. Incorporating games into the recovery process can be an effective approach for stroke patients. When chosen carefully, games not only offer an enjoyable experience, reducing [...]
Luke Griggs, chief executive of Headway, outlines his thoughts about the ABI Strategy and what it must address; the urgent need for provision for brain injury; and the importance of Headway groups across the country and why their life-changing work must be properly funded "An effective ABI Strategy needs funding" That is the message from Luke Griggs, chief executive of Headway, who admits to having “real fear” around the funding of proper provision through the Strategy, the kind which will truly make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it. Read our in-depth feature in full by signing up to NR Times below.
The Folia Health app allows patients to be able to track health experiences such as symptoms, outcomes and treatments to gain insight into your health. “Manage multiple conditions or people, whether you’re a patient or a caregiver, all in one place” By making daily records using Folia Health, after a few weeks you will gain [...]
SR Times speaks with Chris Brickler, founder and CEO of MyndVR on how virtual reality is allowing senior stroke survivors to explore new possibilities. SR Times: What was the inspiration behind MyndVR? Chris Brickler: “In 2016, we got a really deep look into Oculus and what Facebook had done with their acquisition of Oculus and [...]
Physiotherapist Harpreet Kaur provides a useful summary of physical therapy interventions for hemiplegia.
Hemiplegia is a condition that involves paralysis or weakness of one side of the body due to damage to the brain or spinal cord. Rehabilitation is an integral part of treatment for hemiplegia. The focus is to help the affected individual regain as much movement and independence as possible through various therapeutic interventions. Rehabilitation for hemiplegia is typically tailored to the individual's specific needs and goals. It may involve a combination of different therapies to achieve the best possible outcome. The following are the common approaches used in hemiplegia rehabilitation:SR Times talks to Benedikt Von Thüngen, CEO of health tech company Sanome, on how its innovations could power the future of stroke rehabilitation. Sanome is developing a ‘human digital twin’ which uses AI in order to create an early warning system using biomarkers. For stroke, this could predict rehab outcomes in patients. SR Times: What was [...]
