‘Improving the quality of life for individuals with DBS through clinical care, education, research and innovation.’ The deep brain stimulation nurse association (DBSNA) was founded in 2013 after a small group of deep brain stimulation (DBS) nurse specialists met at a movement disorder conference and the idea for an association was born. The DBSNA has…
“Dystonia can be overcome!” says Maestro Accardo
Maestro Accardo Taking part in the first National Day against this rare condition, the famous violinist said:” At the Don Gnocchi Foundation I found outstanding doctors and physiotherapists, thanks to whom I’ve learnt to understand my body” Salvatore Accardo, the internationally acclaimed violinist, was a testimonial of the professionalism and humanity of the…
Dr. Martin Reich Receives the David Marsden Award
Martin Reich, Julius Maximilian’s University, Department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany Our congratulations to Dr. Martin Reich, from Julius Maximilian’s University, department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany and the David Marsden Award winner 2021 for his paper: Probalistic mapping of the antidystonic effect of pallidal…
Achieving Health Equity After The COVID-19 Pandemic
On 15 June 2021, the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain organised a virtual working session. The event’s main objective was to understand the long-term impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on different population groups affected by BMP disorders, and to define and frame the inequalities and challenges they experience. The working session was…
VOT2 Case Studies on Rare Diseases & Mental Disorders present findings at Synthesis Meeting on 8 June 2021
On 8 June 2021, EBC hosted a virtual Synthesis Meeting for the Value of Treatment 2 case study working groups to present their preliminary findings. The Value of Treatment for Brain Disorders (VOT) is a health economics and outcomes research project coordinated by the European Brain Council (EBC). EBC conceptualized in 2015 the Value of…
