Clinicians & therapists

By The London Neurognitive Clinic In neurorehabilitation and clinical practice, the concept of neurodiversity is no longer confined to a discussion of autism or ADHD alone. It represents a broader recognition that cognitive, emotional, and behavioural differences are part of the human spectrum. For neuropsychologists and other allied health professionals, this shift in perspective demands [...]

Deep brain stimulation has been shown to ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's, with benefits lasting five years, a major US study has found. The trial, conducted across 23 movement disorder centres, was the largest prospective long-term study of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. Nearly 200 patients received [...]

Vision therapy helped nearly 90 per cent of young concussion patients see normally after 12 weeks, compared with under 10 per cent who only monitored their symptoms in a recent study. The study enrolled 106 patients aged 11 to 25 with one or more concussions and persistent symptoms lasting one to six months after their [...]

By SweetTree Home Care Services How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? That is the challenge faced by social care teams, case managers and court appointed deputies across the country, who are under [...]

The first three paralysed people have been implanted with a nerve stimulation device in a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at restoring bowel and bladder function after a spinal cord injury. The potentially life-changing ImPRESS project at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, brings together a coalition of charities, industry, clinicians and researchers. UK charity Spinal [...]

A new brain imaging technique has detected tiny pulsing blood vessels that could reveal early Alzheimer's disease and track changes linked to ageing. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability in older people worldwide. The method [...]

DMT, a psychoactive compound found in plants and the human brain, shows protective effects against stroke damage in new research using animal and cell models. The compound reduced infarct size, brain swelling and inflammation while repairing blood-brain barrier function, according to the study. Researchers found that dimethyltryptamine (DMT) worked through Sigma-1 receptors to limit microglial [...]

Researchers in Denmark are working to find ways to prevent symptoms of schizophrenia - and they may now be one step closer. In a new study, researchers discovered that a specific type of brain cell is abnormally active in mice displaying schizophrenia-like behaviour. When the researchers reduced the activity of these cells, the mice’s behaviour [...]

The transformational power of music at Adderley Green At Adderley Green Neurological Centre, part of the Elysium Neurological division, the sound of recovery isn’t just metaphorical, it’s literal. Since 2017, Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) has been helping patients reclaim their voices, regain movement, and reconnect with their identity after life-changing neurological injuries. Delivered by Chiltern [...]

By CHD Living Every recovery journey is unique – but some truly redefine resilience. At CHD Living’s Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of people living with complex neurological conditions. And among those stories, Nigel’s stands out. In September 2024, Nigel’s life changed in an instant. A fit and active HGV driver, he [...]