Amazing patient’s account that you need to read & pass on. @matthewsfriends @epilepsysociety @epilepsyaction @ILAEBRITISH @ACNRjournal @EpilepsyRUK @NeuroAlliance @ESNA_epilepsy @SudepAction https://t.co/ukl39noc7H
Remember to nominate/invite GPs to take part in these important awards. They need the #parkinsons #community to include them as they have a key role in the wider #MDT. It will also help improve engagement.
Looking for an update on epilepsy topics? See the latest newsletter from @Neurodigest_ with links to free content online
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Gut Bacteria #microbiome Linked to #depression Identified – #Neuroscience #News. @nbinders to touch on this @NeuroConvention #neuro19 as part of his talk which also brings in #TheInflamedMind by @edbullmore https://t.co/4MdA307Zqw
Key Activities
Family Life with Complex Epilepsy in children- a quality of life insight
Neurodigest reports on a fascinating look at recent findings from a quality of life survey that uncovered some intriguing views on the treatment of complex epilepsy in children, with AEDs and the ketogenic diet. Read the full article
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Neurology Bookshop
The P-CNS is delighted to be able to offer our supporters a 20% discount on a great range ofneurology books, in partnership with Routledge & CRC. Included at the likes of’Living with Epilepsy ‘ by the specialist neuropsychologist, Sally Baxendale. Find out more….
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Neurodigest- Issue 4
Our latest issue of Neurodigest, which brings you news and reviews from neurology community is available now to read from www.neurodigest.co.uk. This issue includes an expended news section, providing a great selection of clinical news items that hit the headlines though the last 12 months.
Community Neuro Day, March 20th, Norwich
We are delighted to be working, once again with the RCGP East Anglia Faculty and members of by MDT, Clinical Neurosciences Directorate NNUH FT. The day’s programme has been designed to provide a practical approach to supporting the essential role that GPs contribute in two key areas of neurology – epilepsy and stroke. Read more about the day…
Neurosymptoms – video guides
RCGP accredited, these are information, educational tools and shared learning Video guides for three common neurological conditions; headache, dizzy spells, faints and fits have been developed to support GPs in managing the majority of patients locally rather than refer them to a specialist as an outpatient.
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ebrain
ebrain, run by the Joint Neurosciences Council, represents the largest, most comprehensive web-based training multimedia facility in clinical neurosciences to support both training and Continuous Professional Development for those working in relevant fields. Get free access by joining the P-CNS.
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Parkinson’s diagnosis for GPs
Parkinson’s UK developing an online learning resource for GPs on Parkinson’s diagnosis, with an emphasis on young onset.They have created a short survey (5 mins) to check that the content will be what GPs need. We invite all GPs to help Parkinson’s UK by participating in the survey.
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Resources
We have an array of resources available from our website, including videos from P-CNS neurology studies days, and presentations from a workshop on Parkinson’s lead by Dr Tom Britton and another on Headaches lead by Dr Andy Dowson. To access these plus e-brain please register and pay the one off joining fee of £45
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The Inflamed Mind and Neurological Illness
Speaking at the European Neuroconvention, this year at the NEC on the 26 & 27 March, (FREE to attend) this is the topic that Dr Neil Bindemann, will be discussing; delving into the fascinating field of neuro-immunology, especially in relation to science of the gut microbiome and mental fitness.
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The P-CNS is delighted to have support and endorse ‘Diagnosing and managing acquired brain injury (ABI) including encephalitis, in adults and children. A guide for General Practitioners (GPs).’ To download a PDF copy of the guide click here
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The excellent textbook which is also available as e-book with additional learning resources was recently reviewed by an MDT, which included a GP. To read about this book please click here. To receive your 20% discount on the book please sign up our newsletter please sign up to our newsletter by using the form at the bottom of the page.
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Neurosymptoms – a guide to functional and dissociative neurological symptoms
Website written by a neurologist with a special interest in these problems which aims to give a better understanding of these symptoms.
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