There is a very interesting review by Erro et al. entitled “non-invasive brain stimulation for dystonia: therapeutic implication”[1] that I would like to draw to your attention. Currently, there are two forms of non-invasive brain stimulation(NIBS). The first technique is called (1) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and the second one (2) transcranial current stimulation (tCS).The…
MyBrainNet – a Digital Platform for Brain Diseases
We are very excited to present our new project: mybrainnet. All made possible by the first BMP grant which Dystonia Europe, together with two other projects, was awarded last June in Brussels. The Brain, Mind, and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant has been initiated by Pain Alliance Europe and supported by Grünenthal Group with the main aim…
The 2nd Value Added Medicines Conference in Brussels
The 2nd Value Added Medicines conference held end of November in Brussels gathered a wide range of experts in the healthcare community to raise awareness, inform and debate with the mutual intention of presenting solutions for maximizing the benefits of and encouraging the development of continuous innovation. Adjustments in the healthcare processes – eg. adjustments on purchasing/procurement processes, acceptance of…
Boston Scientific Foundation Launched
Boston Scientific, innovative medical solutions provider, announced last week the creation of its Boston Scientific Foundation for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to contribute to society by supporting people in the communities. The mission of the Foundation is to support well-being through innovative solutions. Its strategic focus is to address issues of public interest in disease prevention…
The Dystonia Society and Dystonia Europe in Partnership for D-DAYs 2019 in London
Next year’s D-DAYs will take place in London, UK on 5-7 July. Beginning of November Dystonia Europe Executive Director Monika Benson met with representatives of The Dystonia Society, CEO Andrea West and Dayna Ferdinandi, Head of Fundraising and Communications, to discuss and plan next year’s event. Occupational Therapist Hortensia Gimeno and Dr. Jean-Pierre Lin joined…