An algorithm has been devised to estimate when a person who is likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, but has no cognitive symptoms, will start showing signs...
Mental health hospitals have faced significant challenges over the past 18 months, trying to find ways to keep patients engaged and motivated amidst ongoing restrictions and...
A national initiative has been launched to help increase the support, advice and resources for families affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). Anchor Point has been...
Case managers who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic will be acknowledged for their efforts at an event held next week. The CMSUK Acknowledgement...
How many times have you laughed at someone skidding, tripping, losing their balance or falling flat on their face? Accidents can be funny, but sometimes they...
The Government has responded to a petition signed by thousands of people calling for greater access to speech and language therapy (SLT), saying it is “supporting...
Amyloid protein made in the liver can cause neurodegeneration in the brain, according to a new study. Since the protein is thought to be a key...
In our latest interview with the Brain Injury team at St Andrew’s Healthcare, we meet Dr Lorraine Childs, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist on Rose ward, one...
The issue of whether the Rehabilitation Prescription is improving patients’ lives will be discussed by four leading figures from the world of neurorehabilitation. In the first...
Brain injury survivors, and the professionals who support them in their lives, are being educated in the risks of using the internet and how to maximise...
Neurocognitive and mental health tests have been recommended by an international taskforce to harmonise the assessment of patients with Long COVID. The tests and questionnaires can...
A new CEO has been announced by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to help advance its efforts to find a cure for spinal cord injury...
Pioneer in AI-led dementia detection Cognetivity Neurosciences has secured use of its Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) with an expanding high-end operator of dementia and senior care. ...
Schools are to be recognised for their commitment to supporting children with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families through the introduction of a new accreditation. ...
Former military police officer and Blesma member Lesley Stewart spent many years in agonising pain, and eventually lost her leg, due to undiagnosed dystonia. Read her...
Throughout childhood there is one team which deals with everything that the patient would need. As the children continue to grow, we wonder what will happen...
