GAIN News
One-off PHB for hospital discharge
One-off PHB for hospital discharge An interesting development in the drive to get patients home from hospital more quickly – a one-off PHB (Personal Health Budget) for hospital discharge. One of the complicating factors around care of people who are seriously ill with...
Covid presents larger risk of rare neurological issues than vaccines
The risks of developing neurological complications following Covid-19 infection ‘are much greater’ than those associated with Covid-19 vaccinations, according to a UK-based study led by the University of Oxford. In one of the most extensive population-based studies to...
Share your experiences and help improve neuro services: fill out #MyNeuroSurvey
Getting the right care, treatment and support at the right time can make a life-changing difference when you have a neurological condition, like GBS or CIDP. But there are huge variations across the UK – not everyone with a neurological condition in the UK has access...
AGM 2021 16th October
The GAIN charity Chair, Chris Fuller welcomed everyone to the Zoom members meeting, which was held on Saturday 16 October 2021. The meeting was then recorded and a copy is available to view. We were joined by three eminent neurologists from our Medical Advisory Board...
Efficacy of long-term prednisone therapy in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP): a retrospective cohort study
Rev Neurol. 2021 Oct 16;73(8):275-281. doi: 10.33588/rn.7308.2021261. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Patients with CIDP respond adequately to steroid therapy and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). However, few patients have access to IVIG in developing countries. Little...
Flu jab vital this winter along with Covid vaccine
The public are being reminded to come forward for their flu jab to maximise their protection ahead of winter. Health officials are worried because this will be the first winter Covid and flu circulate fully at the same time. Research shows those infected with both...
GAIN 200 Club September Result
The September 200 Club Draw winning numbers were: Number 78 – £39.67 Number 19 – £19.83 Number 116 – £19.83 New members sign up before October 13th to be in the next draw!
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Presenting as an Acute Back Pain
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), characterised by the autoimmune destruction of Schwann cells with resultant myelin degradation, is the most common subtype of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). GBS encompasses a myriad of autoimmune...
200 Club August Draw
The August 200 Club Draw winning numbers were: Number 54 - £39 Number 108 - £19.50 Number 11 - £19.50 New members sign up before September 8th to be in the next draw!