UCB highlights unmet needs in remote care for DEE, recommends OT certification

While much progress has been made in diagnosing developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), UCB research presented at #IEC shows that a high unmet need remains for adults in remote residential care settings. Primary care physicians or general neurologists tend to focus on seizure and medication management and may overlook holistic issues, which can be a barrier to diagnostic referral. UCB’s Beatriz Rodriguez Solis outlines how broadening our understanding of DEEs to #MoreThanSeizures can provide holistic care. https://lnkd.in/gd4Pt6Et

UCB shining a light on the barriers and potential benefits associated with diagnosing DEEs in adults. Through interviews with caregivers, specialist nurses, and healthcare professionals in the UK, Germany, France, and Spain, the study mapped out the realities faced in various care environments and highlighted urgent areas for improvement.

Journal of Clinical Medicine: Autonomic Dysfunction in ME/CFS A new study has been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine: "ME/CFS patients exhibit a substantial autonomic symptom burden that correlates with greater illness severity. Individualized care strategies targeting dysautonomia assessment and intervention may offer meaningful improvements in symptom management and quality of life for those with ME/CFS and similar chronic conditions" Read more: https://lnkd.in/dDiH7QMY #MECFS #pwME #MyalgicE #PoTS #Dysautonomia #AutonomicDysfunction

📢 New Publication Our article “Impact of Tendon Gap on Decision-Making in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review” has just been published in Cureus. 🔹 Eight studies (679 patients) were analyzed. 🔹 Gap size thresholds of 5–10 mm are commonly used in clinical decision-making. 🔹 Larger gaps (>5–10 mm) may be linked to slightly poorer functional outcomes, but evidence remains mixed. 🔹 Patient activity level, rupture location, and rehabilitation protocols remain crucial factors alongside gap size. 📖 Full text available here: https://lnkd.in/dUsdUVy2

Highlights from the Dallas Consensus: Key Takeaways The Dallas Consensus recently outlined standardized approaches for FLIP panometry interpretation in esophageal motility disorders. A few key agreements stood out: --A major motor disorder is unlikely if FLIP panometry is normal (94% agreement). --Diminished or absent contractile response, along with reduced esophageal opening, supports the possibility of outflow obstruction (94% agreement). --FLIP findings should always be integrated with other diagnostic tests and clinical presentation (100% agreement). Consensus documents like this don’t just shape practice; they create a shared language between physicians, researchers, and industry partners who all want to improve patient care. #DallasConsensus #EsophagealDiagnostics #MedicalTechnology #PatientsFirst #MedtronicEmployee

Things are changing in regards to back pain! “The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued guidelines that state fusion for non-specific low back pain should only be performed as part of a randomised controlled trial, and that lumbar disc replacement should not be performed. Thus, spinal fusion and disc replacement will no longer be routine forms of treatment for patients with low back pain. This annotation considers the evidence upon which these guidelines are based.” https://lnkd.in/gbXvd455

The quickest way to diagnose scoliosis is with an X-ray, often following a posture evaluation or positive Adams test. While early diagnosis is critical, it’s only meaningful if it’s followed by early treatment. Waiting to see if the curve worsens can result in more severe progression and invasive options down the line. In children especially, early diagnosis combined with early treatment can significantly alter the trajectory of scoliosis progression. This is why proactive evaluation and timely intervention are so important in clinical practice. #ScoliosisAwareness #SpineHealth #ChiropracticCare #Xray #AdamsTest #PostureCheck #BackHealth #ChiropracticTips #EarlyDiagnosis #ScoliosisSupport

📢 New Publication Our article “Impact of Tendon Gap on Decision-Making in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review” has just been published in Cureus. 🔹 Eight studies (679 patients) were analyzed. 🔹 Gap size thresholds of 5–10 mm are commonly used in clinical decision-making. 🔹 Larger gaps (>5–10 mm) may be linked to slightly poorer functional outcomes, but evidence remains mixed. 🔹 Patient activity level, rupture location, and rehabilitation protocols remain crucial factors alongside gap size. 📖 Full text available here: https://lnkd.in/gG5_Kizp

In the U.S., most patients rely on their primary care providers for migraine treatment. These providers often encounter challenges related to medication overuse and systemic side effects—issues that are gaining attention not only in clinical practice but also in broader ethical and public health discussions. That’s why it’s essential for PCPs to familiarize themselves with neuromodulation treatment options for migraine. Neuromodulation’s value lies in its utility as both an acute and preventive treatment, its compatibility as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy, and its favorable safety profile due to the absence of systemic exposure. Read the full guide to neuromodulation for migraine and learn how you can better support your patients with innovative treatment options: https://lnkd.in/epi7bcyn #Neuromodulation #Migraine #PatientEducation #FutureOfHealth

Intranasal Drug Delivery in Emergency Care | Fast & Effective Treatment. ————————-In emergency situations, speed can save lives. Intranasal drug application provides a fast, safe, and effective method of delivering critical medications without the need for IV access. In this video, we explore how intranasal delivery works, its advantages in trauma and emergency medicine, and why it’s becoming a vital tool for first responders and healthcare providers.👉 Learn more about innovations in emergency care and brain health on the HeadRush Podcast. #BrainInjuryAwareness #repeated #traumaticencephalopathysyndrome #Risha #millinniumhealth #patrickrishacteawarenessfoundation #stopcte #braininjury #Patrick #stopsuicide #repeatedheadimpacts #cte #head #tbirecovery #repeatedblastexposure #headrushpodcast