Search Tag: Parkinson's disease
Novel Interventions for Early Parkinson Detection
2020 09 Mar
Summary: An award-winning ICT-based early detection of Parkinson’s Disease aims to support healthcare sustainability and more personalised care for at-risk adults. Population ageing, which entails an increasing share of older persons in the population, is a major global demographic trend, which will intensify during the twenty-first century... Read more
AFT neuro diseases latest findings
2019 06 Feb
Which is the horse and which is the jockey? Let us share some interesting study findings and aspects on the relation of autonomic function and neurological disorders: Neurological diseases are very often associated with autonomic dysfunction – or the other way round? Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease are only a few... Read more
Preventive strategies needed to reduce risk of dementia, stroke
2018 03 Oct
It is estimated that one in two women and one in three men will likely be diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or stroke in their lifetime. The estimate was made by Dutch researchers after monitoring the neurological health of more than 12,000 people in the Rotterdam Study between 1990 and 2016. The findings highlight the need for... Read more
A First with Telehealth and Parkinson's Disease
2015 29 Jun
Mobile apps targeted at patients with Parkinson's disease are being tested by researchers from the Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics (CHET) at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center. The study aims to help researchers understand day-to-day struggles of those suffering from this illness, as well as how patients respond to various... Read more
Focused Ultrasound and the Brain
2014 08 Nov
Why is high-intensity focused ultrasound being explored to treat the brain? For a number of brain disorders focused ultrasound (FUS) will represent a treatment that is either superior to best current therapy, or fulfils an unmet clinical need. The driving factor is a validation of the technology. It doesn’t take an enormous leap of faith to appreciate... Read more
European Society of Neuroradiology
2014 08 Nov
As the newly installed President of the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR), what are your goals for your term of office? The ESNR is a professional society with more than 3,000 members. A strategic plan and mission for the ESNR was initiated a few years ago. Under my presidency we will expand, improve and update this concept. The ESNR will continue... Read more
Guest Editorial
2014 08 Nov
Authors R Shakir President W Carroll First Vice-President W Grisold Secretary-Treasurer General World Federation of Neurology London, United Kingdom www.wfneurology.org @wfneurology On 22July 2014, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) launched World Brain Day, dedicated to bringing more attention... Read more