When you think about health, what do you think of? For those fortunate enough to have lived their lives so far without brain health issues, that’s unlikely to be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the brain is our most vital organ, affecting every aspect of our ability to function, from thinking to breathing. In this podcast we'll learn how precious our brain health is, how many of us will be affected by neurological conditions and how, while many of those conditions are unavoidable, th ...
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In an ever-evolving world, technological advancements are revolutionising the way we approach healthcare. The integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in health systems is set to transform the landscape of neurology, offering new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. In this episode of the Brain Health Matt…
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Patient Involvement in Neuroscience Research
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43:40In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role that patient organisations play in driving advancements in medical research and healthcare. In the latest episode of the Brain Health Matters podcast we’ll look at why this is especially true in the field of neurology, where patients and their families face complex and often de…
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Did you know that there are over 400 different neurological conditions? The vast majority of these conditions are extremely rare, making them difficult to diagnose and treat. From a lack of available specialists, to fragmented care pathways, there are too many gaps in healthcare systems for people living with a rare neurological disease to fall thr…
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Neurological conditions are extremely common, with at least 1 in 3 of us affected in our lifetime. In this episode we’ll hear from people whose lives were turned upside down by the onset of symptoms and hear how they have coped since their diagnosis. This episode features Gary Boyle, who lives with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, Nadia Malliou, wh…
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