Kayhan B

all things brain and neuroscience as well as other interesting science... but I do like the funny stuff also! Views are my own. Who else would want them? 🤣

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

We wrapped up #IMMEM XIV over the weekend and it was a fantastic success with over 250 participants from 35 countries. A big thank you to the organisers and specifically @ESGEM_ESCMID our study group on epidemiological markers! The content will be available on ESCMID media soon.

[Parkinson's Europe 🌷 @ParkinsonsEU]

THEY'VE DONE IT! 100K signatures!

Huge congratulations to @ruskin147 and all the @moversand6 team on this incredible achievement.

We look forward to seeing Parkinson's care being debated in UK Parliament.

Time for an EU petition as well...?

#ParkyCharter #Parkinsons #Parkinson

[UNICEF Moldova 🇲🇩 @UNICEFMoldova]

Dr. Federico Martinón-Torres, paediatrician and researcher, highlights the importance of #effectivecommunication in #vaccine education - an exclusive interview for #UNICEF.
🎥 Watch the interview: https://t.co/dH6EM97hTo

@UNICEF_ECA @UNICEF @WHO @WHOMoldova

[Federico Martinón-Torres @fedemartinon]

How Gavi support for RSV immunisation will advance health equity - The Lancet https://t.co/tb6wfwepcL @TheLancet @gavi @ReSViNET

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Parkinson's is no longer just a tremor: We must redefine Parkinson’s across every stage and every presentation. It will be a key to the future of our plan for this disease. Dr. Bhavana Patel and her Fixel based team just published a great paper in the book Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine that adds to the evolving data shattering the outdated images of Parkinson’s disease and redefining it across prodromal, mild, moderate, and severe stages. It also summarizes where we are with treatments. We need geriatrics, primary care and all clinicians seeing tremors to get up to speed on Parkinson's and its many presentations.
Key Points:
- Prodromal Parkinson’s is real and detectable. Non-motor symptoms like REM sleep behavior disorder, constipation, and smell loss frequently show up years before motor signs.
- PD is not just a movement disorder as it may be associated w/ depression, anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, urinary dysfunction, and cognitive decline. These features can precede or overshadow the tremor which is not required to be present for a diagnosis.
- New tools are redefining early diagnosis. Skin biopsies, seeding assays, AI based MRI scans, smell tests, REM sleep history, and levodopa challenges are changing how we recognize early PD and its mimics.
My take: There were 5 points that resonated with me about this paper and of course please consider I am biased as I was an author. 1- Parkinson’s isn’t just an old man’s disease. It affects people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s and beyond. It doesn’t always start with a tremor. 2- You can spot it earlier than ever. If you’ve lost your sense of smell, act out dreams or have chronic constipation talk to your health care provider, or to a neurologist. 3- There are multiple stages of Parkinson's and we have methods and treatments for each one. From early signs to advanced care, we now personalize treatments based on your stage. 4- The picture of Parkinson’s is changing. It’s not just about stiffness or shuffling. It’s about sleep, mood, memory, and more. 5- Early action may translate to better outcomes. Getting an early diagnosis will open the door to exercise, medications, and lifestyle changes that may slow progression. Later, there are lot's of advanced treatments like pumps, FUS and DBS. Along the way don't forget to use PT, OT, Speech and the multi-disciplinary team. Spread the word: The face of Parkinson’s is evolving, and so is the science.
https://t.co/cSvMRV0pOC #Parkinsons #Neurology #BrainHealth @ParkinsonDotOrg @FixelInstitute

[sarah @sahouraxo]

“It’s ludicrous that a state accused of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity is the one in charge of delivering aid.”

“End the genocide. End the occupation. End Israeli apartheid.”

—Francesca Albanese, speaking today in Tunisia

[Mark Seddon @MarkSeddon1962]

Younger folks may be interested to learn that the British press and political establishment used to claim that Tony Benn 'was the most dangerous man in Britain'. Then it was Jeremy Corbyn. Funny how the peacemakers can be so dangerous!

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

Thank you Pep Guardiola for speaking up for the people of Gaza, as well as calling for peace in Ukraine, Sudan and Congo.

In the face of genocide, silence is not an option. Well done to all those who are using their platform to defend our shared humanity.

[Assal Rad @AssalRad]

Reporter: How did the Israelis treat you, we saw them giving sandwiches?

@GretaThunberg: They probably have posted lots of PR stunts, they did an illegal act by kidnapping us in international waters but that’s not the real story here. The real story is the genocide in Gaza and systematic starvation

Reporter: Are you worried about the others?

Greta: Yes…I’m calling for everyone who can to mobilize to demand their immediate release and, of course, to demand not only humanitarian aid being let into Gaza but also a ceasefire and most importantly an end to the occupation, an end to the systemic oppression and violence that Palestinians are facing on an everyday basis

[Karim Wafa-Al Hussaini @DrKarimWafa]

Nothing I’ve ever seen compares to this. It’s beyond dystopian. It feels like the end of what it means to be human.

[Husam Zomlot @hzomlot]

Israel’s aid traps in #Gaza: Calling on starved civilians to walk miles to pick up food aid then fire at them with heavy machine guns and tanks.

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

The Israeli defense minister is openly threatening the life of @GretaThunberg and other unarmed peace activists on an aid ship.

Where the f**k are the world’s leaders? The world’s media?

[عبدالرحمن الدعجة ®️ @abed_aldaajah]

@FranceskAlbs 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: FOOTAGE FROM JUST BEFORE ISRAEL ILLEGALLY TOOK OVER THE MADLEEN FREEDOM FLOTILLA

😭😭😭😭

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

Abstract submission is now open for our upcoming Vaccines' conference! During #WorldImmunizationWeek it is important that we come together to address the challenges from development through to clinical practice.

https://t.co/cXZHO1htsM
#VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

#ESCMIDGlobal 2025 is dedicated to making a healthier tomorrow! There are so many new activities that we want to share with you but here are just a few of the highlights.

Be sure to register before 05 March to avoid late fees!

https://t.co/HaLclnuHkG
#ForAHealthierTomorrow

[ReSViNET @ReSViNET]

Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital was illuminated in blue in recognition of World Pneumonia Day. One of the leading causes of pneumonia in young children is caused by RSV. A new 24/7 RSV Chatbot offers reliable info on symptoms and prevention. #WorldPneumoniaDay #ReSViNET

[ReSViNETRSVPatientNetwork @rsvpatients]

We are excited to announce that the RSV Chatbot is now live and ready to assist you!

On World Pneumonia Day, RSV is highlighted specifically because it’s one of the leading causes of pneumonia in young children and older adults.

#PatientNetwork #Chatbot #WorldPneumoniaDay

[Andrew Lees @ajlees]

Madman is about clinical research Brainspotting about practice.
Gowers, Charcot, Wilson, Critchley, Adams, Miller Fisher and many more managed to excel in both. There is still a place for the curious clinician

[ReSViNETRSVPatientNetwork @rsvpatients]

We are honoured to share Jelien Kobold’s experiences concerning her son’s serious RSV infection during his admission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Curious to read the full story? Click on the link: https://t.co/czfuqaysi7

[ReSViNETRSVPatientNetwork @rsvpatients]

RSV Awareness Week 2024 is less than one week away! Starting next Monday through Friday, the week will be entirely dedicated to RSV: focusing on (future) parents and older adults.
#RSV #RSvirus #SharetobeRSVaware #rsvpatientnetwork #awarenessweek