GAIN News
Ban lifted to allow UK blood plasma to be used for life saving treatments
Government removes ban on UK-sourced blood plasma for the manufacture of immunoglobulins. Thousands of NHS patients to benefit from innovative medicines made from plasma Decision follows recommendation from expert scientists that the treatments are safe Thousands more...
Systematic review of experiences of people with Guillain-Barré syndrome published in PLOS One
The study was funded by the GAIN charity and led by Prof Niro Siriwardena, with a team including Despina Laparidou and Dr Joseph Akanuwe from CaHRU, Dr Ffion Curtis from Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health, Dr Jennifer Jackson (Lincoln International...
Early VEGF testing in inflammatory neuropathy avoids POEMS syndrome misdiagnosis and associated costs
Read the latest findings published by the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry by clicking the link below: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/early/2020/10/25/jnnp-2020-324012
Getting Better Slowly Online
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Adam Pownall’s Getting Better Slowly to be streamed for charity
NEWS RELEASE Adam Pownall’s Getting Better Slowly about recovery after paralysis to be streamed for charity · Getting Better Slowly is the inspiring true story of one man’s two-and-half-year journey to recovery after Guillain-Barré syndrome paralysed him...
Sex, sexuality and relationships – a survey for neurological patients
Sex, sexuality, relationships and neurology is not an easy conversation to have. Please feel free to complete this anonymous survey and help us to publish some answers to those difficult questions.
Vegan Chocolate Brownies
We all love chocolate brownies. They are certainly a welcome addition at any tea party you host to help raise funds for GAIN. Why not try out this recipe for vegan chocolate brownies – it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser, whether your guests are vegan or not! Ingredients...
Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe – Good all Year Round, Not Just Veganuary!
January has been re-branded Veganuary. It’s a time of year when people are making New Year’s Resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle, whether that’s through fitness activities, dieting or a combination of both. In a bid to help combat climate change, many people are...
Dorset Apple Cake Recipe
Today is Apple Day. Why not mark it by baking a Dorset Apple Cake? This is a tried and tested recipe, which is very quick and easy to make. The result is a delicious, moist cake with a perfect blend of apples, ginger and cinnamon. A real taste of Autumn! Add a few...