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22nd June 2022

Journal watch: Microglial activation states drive glucose uptake and FDG-PET alterations in neurodegenerative diseases

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The Background 2-Deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) is a commonly used method to detect regional reductions in brain glucose uptake typically observed in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinsonism.1…

How does aerobic exercise impact motor symptom progression in individuals with Parkinson’s disease?

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Previous studies have shown that physical exercise can improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD).1,2 In a recent single-centre, prospective, Phase 2, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled…

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11th May 2022

Journal watch: The neuropsychiatry of Parkinson’s disease: advances and challenges

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The Background Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known for its motor symptoms its associated neuropsychiatric symptoms should not be overlooked.1 Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common…

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10th May 2022

Swiss study reveals shorter duration of intensive care unit and hospital stays with direct and early induction of artificial coma in status epilepticus

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Status epilepticus (SE) is a lethal, life-threatening neurologic emergency associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality.1-3 International treatment guidelines recommend the use of benzodiazepines…

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4th April 2022

What is the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease?

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Adding to Brainwork’s existing dossier of articles covering the relationship between neurological conditions and the gastrointestinal tract,1-4 the present article will examine a connection between…

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22 Jun

Which brain cells influence the signal of FDG-PET imaging, a method frequently used to detect patterns of brain hypometabolism in patients with #Alzheimers or #Parkinsons? Read more about a recent publication by Xiang X et al. https://bit.ly/3n4fPXw

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8 Jun

How does aerobic exercise attenuate motor symptom progression in #Parkinson’s disease? A study by Johansson et al. (Annals of Neurology, Feb 2022) explores this question by using neuroimaging in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Read more on Brainwork: https://bit.ly/3Q9iIDH

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20 May

De Stefano et al. investigate the use of direct & early artificial #coma induction in patients w. refractory status #epilepticus. 200+ Swiss patients were retrospectively analysed to review safety & efficacy of direct and early artificial coma induction. https://bit.ly/3G4OgGj

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6 May

What is known about neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms in #Parkinson’s disease? What are the challenges and unmet needs? A review by Weintraub D et al. addressing these questions was published in Lancet Neurology (Jan 2022). Find out more on Brainwork. https://bit.ly/3FoXNYj

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5 Apr

Could the microbes in our #gastrointestinal tract cause #neurodegenerative diseases like #Alzheimer’s disease? Find out more by reading the full article on Brainwork. https://www.brainwork.md/what-is-the-link-between-the-gut-microbiome-and-alzheimers-disease/

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Myotonic Disorders

In this course, accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH), a healthcare professional will provide the participant with an overview of myotonic disorders.

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Management of Epilepsy during Pregnancy

In this course, accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH), healthcare professionals will provide the participant with a clear understanding of the important considerations for women with epilepsy when planning a pregnancy.

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Prognosis and Treatment Strategy in RRMS

In this course, accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH), healthcare professionals will provide the participant with an overview of the applications of machine learning approaches to stroke diagnosis and monitoring.

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27th October 2017

Welcome to Brainwork

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25th April 2018

A conversation with Dr Jens Kuhle

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6th March 2018

ZINBRYTA^® (daclizumab) voluntarily withdrawn from markets worldwide

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30th April 2018

Huntington’s disease: Antisense drug showing promising results

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Journal watch: Microglial activation states drive glucose uptake and FDG-PET alterations in neurodegenerative diseases

How does aerobic exercise impact motor symptom progression in individuals with Parkinson’s disease?

Journal watch: The neuropsychiatry of Parkinson’s disease: advances and challenges

Swiss study reveals shorter duration of intensive care unit and hospital stays with direct and early induction of artificial coma in status epilepticus

What is the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease?

Courses

Myotonic Disorders

Management of Epilepsy during Pregnancy

Prognosis and Treatment Strategy in RRMS

Events

Welcome to Brainwork

A conversation with Dr Jens Kuhle

ZINBRYTA® (daclizumab) voluntarily withdrawn from markets worldwide

​Huntington’s disease: Antisense drug showing promising results

ZINBRYTA^® (daclizumab) voluntarily withdrawn from markets worldwide

Huntington’s disease: Antisense drug showing promising results