ACNR - neurology and rehabilitation journal

13/12/2024

Management and Leadership in Neurosurgery – 6 and 7 February 2025
(Face to face OR online; 2 day)
St George's, University of London

In addition to their clinical duties, neurosurgeons are expected to engage with various management and leadership roles. This is particularly important for senior trainees who must demonstrate that they are ready to become consultants. This course will help trainees, and newly appointed consultants, understand the various aspects of management and leadership in neurosurgery. It will provide them with strong foundations to start or strengthen their leadership journey. From £80.

This is a two-day course aimed at neurosurgery trainees of all levels. It is particularly suitable for those approaching the end of their neurosurgical training. New consultants are also encouraged to attend. Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Society of British Neurological Surgeons.

For more information and to register: http://www.sgul.ac.uk/management

12/12/2024

PINK1 pathway to Parkinson’s disease: 20 years on.

120 participants across four continents gathered in London in November 2024 to mark the 20th anniversary of the discovery of PINK1 mutations linked to Parkinson’s disease.

The event was sponsored by the Biochemical Society, Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP), Cure Parkinson's Trust and Parkinson's UK .

Read about it here: www.acnr.co.uk/event-news/pink1-pathway-to-parkinsons-disease-20-years-on

11/12/2024

Advancing Stroke Care: Mechanical Thrombectomy in Large Ischaemic Core Cases

In a detailed article by Thanh N. Nguyen, Anurag Sahoo, Mohamad Abdalkader, Xiaochuan Huo, Zhongrong Miao, and Marc Fisher, explore the application of mechanical thrombectomy for patients with large vessel occlusion and significant ischaemic core. The authors critically assess clinical evidence, addressing the complexities of this evolving treatment approach and its potential to improve patient outcomes.

Access the full article to stay informed on cutting-edge stroke management strategies: www.acnr.co.uk/articles/mechanical-thrombectomy-for-large-vessel-occlusion-with-large-ischaemic-core/

09/12/2024

From October 23rd to 26th, almost 3000 people gathered on-site and on-line to participate in over 100 scientific sessions as part of the 16th World Stroke Congress. The conference was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and represents the flagship annual meeting for the World Stroke Organisation (WSO).

Dr Andrew Wong, a Neurologist and Stroke Physician working in Brisbane reports for ACNR.

https://acnr.co.uk/conference-reports/16th-world-stroke-congress/

06/12/2024

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. presented positive data from its Phase 3 SPACE study evaluating the efficacy and safety of AJOVY® (fremanezumab) for the prevention of episodic migraine in children and adolescent patients aged 6-17 years [1]. The trial showed statistically significant superior efficacy compared to placebo over 12 weeks with a favourable safety profile [1] consistent with that observed in the adult population.

www.acnr.co.uk/episodic-migraine-in-children-and-adolescents

05/12/2024

🌟 Today is International Volunteers Day 🌟
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the medical specialists who make ACNR possible. There are far too many to mention everyone, but special thanks go to our Co-Editors Todd Hardy and Ann Donnelly 🙌
Writing, inviting and reviewing articles is a voluntary task, on top of already demanding clinical workloads. ACNR contributors support our mission - to make high quality, trusted, academic content freely accessible.
Thanks for being part of it.

05/12/2024

Improving Outcomes for Frail Patients with Cervical Spine Fractures

An article authored by Phillip Correia Copley, Emily Foster, Callum Cruickshank, Sadaquate Khan, and Paul Brennan highlights strategies to enhance the care and outcomes for older or frail patients with cervical spine fractures. With the prevalence of such injuries rising due to an aging population, this piece addresses the need for improved prevention, diagnostics, and management approaches.

This critical analysis aims to guide better clinical practices and patient care in neurology and geriatric medicine.

Read the full article here: https://acnr.co.uk/articles/improving-outcomes-for-older-or-frail-patients-with-cervical-spine-fractures/

04/12/2024

Recent Advances of Young Onset Dementia – 23 April 2025 (Hybrid, 1 day) Virtual OR Face to face from St George's, University of London
The course will provide an update on current diagnostic standards, best practice and new developments in clinical practice relating to the young onset dementias. A case-presentation session at the end of the meeting will give delegates an opportunity to have difficult cases or management dilemmas discussed by an expert panel. From £55
Audience: General practitioners; psychiatrists (consultants and trainees); neurologists (consultants and trainees); dementia specialist nurses; dementia support workers.

Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.

More details: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses/young-onset-dementia

03/12/2024

ACNR is proud to support the conference in London this week. Watch out for a full report in a future issue.

03/12/2024

📅 Calling all event organisers! Add your 2025 neurology & rehab courses/conferences to our go-to calendar. Don’t miss your chance to reach specialists planning their year. 🚀 Submit now and get noticed at https://acnr.co.uk/submit-an-event/

02/12/2024

Functional Splinting in Neurological Rehabilitation: Enhancing Upper Limb Function

An article by Kate Kelly, Rebecca Jeffcott, and Susan Jane Hourihan examines the evidence-based approach to functional splinting in neurological rehabilitation. The authors explore how splinting can promote upper limb functionality, prevent complications, and empower individuals to regain independence in daily activities.

Gain valuable insights into clinical reasoning, practical applications, and the balance between evidence and patient outcomes.

Read the full article here: www.acnr.co.uk/articles/functional-splinting-to-promote-upper-limb-function-in-neurological-conditions-keeping-the-hand-in-the-game

Functional splinting to promote upper limb function in neurological conditions

29/11/2024

Great news for neurology patients and caregivers in the UK and congratulations to The Neurological Alliance for the success of their 'Back the 1 in 6' campaign.

Dr Niran Nirmalananthan, National Clinical Director for Neurology, NHS England, said: “I am delighted we are announcing the launch of the UK Neuro Forum. Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide and affect over 16 million people in the UK. This initiative brings together key stakeholders from across the UK for the first time, and aims to share learning to ensure patients receive the equitable care and treatment they need, with the goal of improving lives. This collaboration will bolster the ongoing work we are delivering through NHS England’s Neurology Transformation Programme.”

29/11/2024

Today is World Movement Disorders Day, an annual event to raise awareness about movement disorders. The global effort is managed by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and its partners.

At ACNR Journal, we are committed to supporting this cause by providing in-depth insights and research on movement disorders. Over the years, we have published a series of articles exploring the complexities of these conditions, from Parkinson's disease to dystonia and beyond.

Explore our dedicated Movement Disorders series here: www.acnr.co.uk/article-category/movement-disorders

28/11/2024

The Comorbidities of Epilepsy
A one-day course hosted by St George's, University of London

Epilepsy is one of the most common, chronic neurological condition in the UK. The course will offer a practical grounding in the most common comorbidities associated with epilepsy.

This is an area of growing clinical interest, and relevant to the care of patients with epilepsy.
The course aims to provide a basic grounding in the epidemiology, nature, diagnosis and treatment of common comorbidities in patients with epilepsy. The organisers have worked to develop a varied program that changes year to year, ensuring a range of relevant and new topics are covered each year. This year will include topics about the heart and epilepsy, epilepsy and sleep, depression, to name a few.

More details: www.sgul.ac.uk/epilepsy

25/11/2024

Management and Leadership in Neurosurgery – 6 and 7 February 2025
(Face to face OR online; 2 day)
St George's, University of London

In addition to their clinical duties, neurosurgeons are expected to engage with various management and leadership roles. This is particularly important for senior trainees who must demonstrate that they are ready to become consultants. This course will help trainees, and newly appointed consultants, understand the various aspects of management and leadership in neurosurgery. It will provide them with strong foundations to start or strengthen their leadership journey. From £80.

This is a two-day course aimed at neurosurgery trainees of all levels. It is particularly suitable for those approaching the end of their neurosurgical training. New consultants are also encouraged to attend. Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Society of British Neurological Surgeons.

For more information and to register:

In addition to their clinical duties, neurosurgeons are expected to engage with various management and leadership roles. This is particularly important for

22/11/2024

The 4th Ketogenic Metabolic Therapies – Future Prevention and Treatment of NCD conference, reconvened on 12th June in St. Moritz, drawing world-leading experts in the field. The event was organised by Josephine Barbarino, Founder and CEO of the Keto Live project and her husband Stephan.

Conference report for ACNR by Immunologist, Medical Science Writer and Journalist Dr May Meleigy.

https://acnr.co.uk/conference-reports/ketogenic-metabolic-therapies/

20/11/2024

The latest issue of ACNR Journal is now available and showcases a suite of contributions from leading experts in neurology and related fields. We hope you enjoy this edition.

Download your copy here: www.acnr.co.uk/our-journal

19/11/2024

Join the World Stroke Campaign and the ESO - European Stroke Organisation for a deep dive into key takeaways from the 16th World Stroke Congress 2024, held in October in Abu Dhabi. This session will feature expert discussions on the latest developments in stroke prevention and treatment, covering innovative techniques and critical timing strategies.
https://acnr.co.uk/event/key-highlights-from-the-world-stroke-congress-2024/