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Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation (ACNR). We aim to bring you news, features, and events from and related to the journal.

A quarterly journal of neuroscience for medical professionals and the public. Peer reviewed, open access, and no fees for authors.

23/01/2025

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) remains the leading cause of epilepsy-related mortality. Despite the historical enigma surrounding its mechanisms, recent findings from the US lab of SMU Biology Professor Edward Glasscock are shedding light on the issue.
https://acnr.co.uk/moving-closer-to-the-cause-of-sudep/

22/01/2025

Traumatic Brain Injury – 11 June 2025 (Hybrid,1 day) Virtual OR Face to face

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very important aspect of medical education and is often not taught specifically in either undergraduate or postgraduate courses. St George’s has one of the few TBI services in the country, and the TBI team have developed this one-day teaching course to focus on the clinical management of this patient group. A particular focus will be the inter-disciplinary team management and the entire MDT will be presenting during this teaching day.

Audience: Postgraduate clinical staff, including nurses, allied health professionals and medical staff.

Delegates will be provided a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Royal College of Physicians. From £30

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

21/01/2025

ASAP is calling for Letters of Intent for collaborative research teams to join its CRN 2025 Scientific Track. The call is centered around dissecting the mechanisms that can contribute to Parkinson's disease heterogeneity, offering funding of up to $3 million per year over three years.
Apply here: https://parkinsonsroadmap.org/funding-opportunities/ #

20/01/2025

Neuro-Oncology for Children and Young People Study Day - Thursday 6th February 2025
This study day will provide an overview of brain and spinal tumours in Children and Young People encompassing their treatment pathways. New and innovative opportunities and the future for treatments including targeted and novel therapies will be explored.
The afternoon will explore survivorship, long term effects and psychological needs, palliative care and listen to the experiences of patients and their families. There will be opportunity for sharing experience and any questions.
This study day would be perfect for medical, nursing and allied health professionals with an interest in caring for Children and Young People with Brain and Spinal Tumours. No previous experience is necessary and would be of interest to healthcare professionals who work with these patients.
www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/Neuro-Oncology-Children-Young
The Royal Marsden NHS

17/01/2025

The Asia Pacific Stroke Conference (APSC) 2024, held in Melbourne, Australia, brought together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in stroke management and research. Key topics included innovative therapeutic strategies, cutting-edge research findings, and collaborative approaches to stroke care. The conference emphasised the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient outcomes.

For a comprehensive overview of the conference proceedings, read our report: www.acnr.co.uk/conference-reports/asia-pacific-stroke-conference-apsc-2024/

16/01/2025

Digital tools should make healthcare more efficient and accessible, but do they make everyone’s lives easier? Despite the belief that advances in digital technology are good for us, they create new barriers for some people.

Join University of Oxford’s Professor Trish Greenhalgh for the eleventh annual Elizabeth Blackwell Lecture.
3 February 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm
City hall bristol, College Street, Bristol, UK
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthcare-in-the-digital-age-a-new-era-of-inequality-tickets-1014625220347?aff=EBIwebsite

15/01/2025

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

14/01/2025

The British Neuropsychiatry Association invite abstract submissions from those working in the clinical and non-clinical neurosciences, particularly from psychologists, specialist nurses, occupational and physiotherapists and basic scientists for their annual conference in March.

Abstract Submission Deadline is midnight Friday 17 January 2025

https://bnpa.org.uk/abstract-submission/

13/01/2025

Christian Langkammer from the Department of Neurology at the Medical University of Graz has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant – one of Europe’s most prestigious research funding programs, granted solely on the basis of scientific excellence.

https://acnr.co.uk/christian-langkammer-is-awarded-an-erc-consolidator-grant/

10/01/2025

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

09/01/2025

The current issue of ACNR showcases a suite of contributions from leading experts in and related fields.
Download a full PDF to read here:
https://acnr.co.uk/our-journal/

08/01/2025

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07/01/2025

Discover the latest insights into managing Myasthenia Gravis in elderly patients in our new article by Associate Professor Maria Isabel Leite and Dr. Mohammad Reza Ashraghi. This comprehensive review addresses the unique challenges and therapeutic considerations for this demographic. Essential reading for neurology professionals seeking to enhance patient care.

Read the full article here:
www.acnr.co.uk/articles/myasthenia-gravis-and-the-elderly

06/01/2025

An open-source artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by Sophie Adler, a medical student at University College London (UCL), and her colleagues, is improving the detection of epileptic lesions often missed by traditional MRI analysis.

https://acnr.co.uk/ai-identifies-epileptic-lesions-on-mri/

03/01/2025

Management of Acute Dizziness and Vertigo – 25 April 2025 (1 day workshop)
Onsite (for whole day)/Online (for lecture only)
St George's, University of London

This one-day masterclass delivered by faculty experts will equip you with practical, evidence-based knowledge and skills that will allow you to confidently diagnose and treat patients with acute vertigo. By demystifying this common yet often misunderstood presentation, the aim is that you become vertigo ‘competent’, allowing you to deliver improved patient care in both primary care and emergency settings. From £60

Audience: The course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage patients with vertigo and dizziness. It is suitable for GP’s, emergency practitioners, general practitioners, care of the elderly, stroke physicians, neurologists and allied health professionals.

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.

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

02/01/2025

Recent research using Mendelian randomisation has shed light on causal relationships between socioeconomic, behavioural, dietary, and physical factors and the risk of developing migraines. The study provides robust evidence for targeted preventive strategies in patients prone to migraines.

https://acnr.co.uk/migraine-risk/

24/12/2024

As we wrap up 2024, the ACNR team would like to take a moment to wish you a joyful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas. 🎄

23/12/2024

A multicentre study led by UCLA researchers could lead to a cost-effective blood test to detect changes occurring earlier in the process, potentially identifying at-risk patients at an earlier stage.

https://acnr.co.uk/a-blood-test-for-early-cognitive-decline/

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The Comorbidities of Epilepsy

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 #Epilepsy #Neurologists #SpecialistNurses #Psychologists #Psychiatrists

Our latest book review from Rhys Davies is of a poetry collection, “Neurological Birdsong”, by Neurologist AJ Lees. Find it on our website under "Book Reviews"

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MDS congress 2024

Dr Ed Newman reports on the annual MDS congress, which took place in Philadelphia earlier this month. Over 4800 delegates from more than 100 countries gathered for a clinical and research update. https://acnr.co.uk/conference-reports/mds-congress/ International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society #mdscongress

The Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lecture 2024: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – a proven intervention that supports quality of life takes place online on Tuesday 12 November, 6pm to 8pm. Led by Rebecca Gould, Professor of Psychological Therapies in the Division of Psychiatry at University College London, this prestigious event will explore the results of the COMMEND research study, and how professionals can include ACT principles in their practice. Register for your free ticket at https://bit.ly/HawkingLecture2024

ABN interviews: Emily Linnemann, ABN Executive

ACNR Publisher Rachael Hansford attended the recent Association of British Neurologists Conference where she interviewed Emily Linnemann, the new ABN Executive Director for our Neurovoices podcast series. Their conversation explores the future of the ABN, the importance of community, and the impact of climate change on neurological health. Listen to the full conversation here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acnr-journal/episodes/ABN-interviews-Emily-Linnemann--ABN-Executive-Director-e2m7hfu