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🌍 Celebrating the Impact of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) 🌍 I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to be part of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). This organization has profoundly influenced our professional journey and personal growth. Check out the WFN YouTube channel to explore some of our interviews and insights. WFN embodies opportunity, inclusivity, and diversity, consistently promoting quality neurology and brain health for all. My journey with WFN began in 2005 when, as a young fellow, I raised a question from the back row at a conference. That moment led to my inclusion in the Education Committee for the Asia Oceania region. Since then, WFN has provided me with a platform to serve the world, advancing my academic career from a single paper in 2005 to 350 publications and a citation index of 115,000, all as a non-university employee. I am currently supervising 10 PhD students from four different countries and four different universities, all of whom will become great leaders. WFN's commitment to quality neurology and better brain health is unwavering. We champion these values daily, fostering a community with zero prejudice and a dedication to action. Our upcoming World Congress is a testament to this commitment, bringing together colleagues from over 150 nations to promote brain health. Brain disorders affect one in two people globally. This statistic underscores the urgency of our mission. Our upcoming Stroke GBD paper will reveal new risk factors, highlighting the imminent threat to our existence. We must prioritize preventative brain health today—there's no health without brain health. Let's unite to preserve humanity and promote brain health at the grassroots level. Join us for World Brain Day and take a stand for brain health and prevention. #BrainHealth #Neurology #WFN #WorldBrainDay #PreventiveHealth #GlobalHealth #Inclusivity #Diversity #Opportunity #QualityNeurology Russell Harrison Abi Arul Prof Sarath Ranganathan Vasso Apostolopoulos Jane Alty Jane Gunn Rachel Huxley Western Health Alex Parker Alex Cockram Mark Garwood Bill Karanatsios Bill Shorten

Neurocritical Care Society April 2024 UPDATES TO BRAIN DEATH RESOURCES The NCS Brain Death Toolkit has been updated to incorporate principles from the American Academy of Neurology's newly published guideline on brain death. Updates to the Brain Death Determination Course are coming this spring! Brain Death Toolkit The updated Brain Death Toolkit includes a variety of helpful resources and educational offerings. https://lnkd.in/e7_7hvgk The standardization of best practices for brain death is something NCS holds in the highest regard. Therefore, the Brain Death Toolkit is free to access. “The Brain Death Toolkit is the one and only source for intensivists and neurologists to have everything they need to establish sound policies and practices around this highly important diagnosis.” – Dr. David Greer, Lead Product Author Brain Death Determination Course The Brain Death Determination Course aims to standardize the process of brain death diagnosis. This credentialing tool will help those clinicians who are allowed by their local laws to perform brain death determination to learn and demonstrate their level of understanding and expertise. Purchase the course now to automatically receive access to the updated course. Purchase includes access to course content for three years.  https://lnkd.in/eSPNQyZb #neurocrit #cerebralcirculatoryarrest #tcd #neuromonitoring #eeg #ssep #neuroimaging #neurology #criticalcare #organtransplant #braindeath

Today at European Brain Council and Brain Capital Alliance event on #brainhealth for #society: insights from #braincapital Chairing the Panel on #braincapital and #impactinvesting With fellow panelists Shiva Dustdar Ekkehard Ernst Nathalie Hilmi Dan Mannix Christian Schuetz Harris Eyre MD PhD Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA In the face of mounting societal challenges, integrating brain capital into impact investing strategies presents a powerful opportunity. By directing essential financial resources towards enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being and mental health, we can unlock unprecedented potential in human capital and beyond: brain capital. This strategic fusion empowers communities, fosters resilience, and ignites innovation, addressing critical global issues from the ground up. Investing in brain capital is not just a financial decision; it is a commitment to nurturing the very core of societal progress and well-being.

🌍🧠 World Brain Day is Approaching - Mark Your Calendars for July 22! 🧠🌍 As we prepare to join the World Federation of Neurology in celebrating World Brain Day on July 22, it's time to start raising awareness for neurological health and the importance of prevention. This year's theme emphasizes the crucial role of prevention in maintaining neurological health. From stroke and Alzheimer's to epilepsy, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis, neurological disorders affect millions of people globally, impacting their quality of life and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. 🔍 Why Prevention Matters: Early Detection: Recognizing early symptoms can lead to timely intervention and better outcomes. Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and mental health care are vital in preventing many neurological conditions. Education and Awareness: Spreading knowledge about risk factors and preventive measures empowers individuals to take proactive steps in protecting their brain health. In the lead-up to World Brain Day, let's use this time to educate ourselves and our communities about the importance of brain health. By fostering awareness and supporting research, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by neurological disorders. Join me in gearing up for World Brain Day and supporting the World Federation of Neurology’s mission. Together, we can pave the way for a healthier, more informed future. #WorldBrainDay #Neurology #BrainHealth #Prevention #WorldFederationofNeurology #HealthAwareness

Celebrating Women's History Month: Trailblazers in Neurology This Women's History Month, we honor the remarkable women who have left an indelible mark in the field of neurology. Meet the pioneers, the innovators, and the visionaries who've paved the way for future generations of women in neuroscience. Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Nobel laureate and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Dr. Levi-Montalcini's groundbreaking work on nerve growth factor has had a profound impact on our understanding of neurobiology. Dr. Helen Brooke Taussig: Known as the founder of pediatric cardiology, Dr. Taussig's contributions extended to neurology as well. Her work laid the foundation for advancements in understanding and treating congenital neurological disorders. Dr. Virginia Apgar: While renowned for her Apgar Score, Dr. Apgar's influence also reached the realm of neurology. Her multidisciplinary approach to medicine has inspired countless women in various medical fields. This month, let's celebrate the accomplishments of these incredible women and the countless others who continue to shape the future of neurology. #WomensHistoryMonth #Women|nNeurology #TrailblazersInScience #NeurologyPioneers #EvokeNeuroscience #EvokeEEGSystem ... ④

Exciting News! 🧠💡 Recent article in Neuroprotection (2023) sheds light on how "functional hypoxia" can benefit those with brain disease. This innovative research explores the molecular mechanisms behind it. 📚 Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/eC-emHPH Discover how moderate hypoxia and brain adaptation go hand in hand, potentially opening new doors for brain disease treatments and strategies to advance cognitive fitness! #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #ResearchInProgress

Intriguing news in the field of Alzheimer's research: a small study just published in the NEJM shows that focused ultrasound-based (FUS) blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening can greatly enhance the effectiveness of aducanumab in lowering amyloid levels in targeted brain regions. In the study, three patients were treated with aducanumab for 6 months while simultaneously undergoing FUS. The results were quite spectacular, compared to intravenously administered aducanumab alone or other anti-amyloid antibodies. While there are still many things to sort out before this could potentially be used in clinical practice, FUS is an interesting technology to get sufficient drug exposure in the brain. Check out the study here: https://lnkd.in/eZ3kS-kS. Thanks to Peng Leong for bringing this to our attention. #Alzheimers #technology #science #neuroscience #healthcare

In celebration of WORLD BRAIN DAY, Carrick Institute Global Clinical Scholars at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine were immersed in the study of the human brain. They explored disease and injury, dissected brains, constructed treatment models, and reviewed current research of Neurodegeneration conducted at the medical school. The Carrick scholars developed strategies to increase brain health and treatment outcomes of brain injury and disease over a 3-day intensive clinical program that culminated in celebration of World Brain Day. 🧠 #carricktrained #carrickinstitute #functionalneurology #clinicalneuroscience #neuroscienceeducation #worldbrainday #brain

Exciting news! Congratulations to Dr. David Satzer, Dr. Dan Kramer, the University of Colorado and the University of Colorado Department of Neurology for being the very first in Colorado to implant our newest rechargeable battery, Percept RC! Medtronic is once again engineering the extraordinary to help those with Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia and Epilepsy benefit from our purposeful and tireless pursuit for innovation with impact. The Percept RC is the smallest and thinnest dual channel DBS neurostimulator currently available. It is equipped with BrainSense technology that captures and records brain signals to provide insights that enable a healthcare provider to adapt and personalize therapy to a patient’s evolving needs. The Percept RC battery offers a minimum of 15 years of service life, rapid recharging from 10% to 90% full charge in less than an hour, and 1.5T and 3T MRI conditional capabilities. #deepbrainstimulation #patientsfirst #medicaldevice #neuroscience #movementdisorders #medtronicemployee #dbs #parkinsonsdisease #medtronicproud #medtech #neuromodulation

Congratulations to Barrow #neurosurgeon Andrew Yang, MD, MS, on receiving a K12 grant from the Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the The National Institutes of Health (NIH). The two-year grant will provide Dr. Yang, principal investigator of the Human #Neurophysiology and Neuromodulation (HNN) Lab, with a total of $330,000 for the research study: "Thalamocortical network of ictogenesis and its #neuromodulation." The study aims to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of #deepbrainstimulation (#DBS) in drug-resistant #epilepsy. The HNN Lab will use advanced computational techniques, such as machine learning, to analyze stereoEEG data obtained in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. They will explore pathologic changes in the interactions between the thalamus (where DBS is delivered) and cortical regions from which #seizures arise during the minutes preceding seizures. Dr. Yang hopes to identify specific changes in thalamocortical interactions that are associated with an increased risk of #seizure generation, and to understand how thalamic stimulation may reverse such pro-seizure interactions.