Brain Health Matters

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European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA)

6 episodes

1 month ago

Welcome to Brain Health Matters, the podcast series from the European Federation of Neurological Associations, where we explore the issues that shape the lives of people living with neurological conditions across Europe. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s fundamental to improving outcomes and empowering patients: health literacy. Health literacy is more than just understanding medical jargon—it’s about equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make ...

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Episodes (6/6)

Brain Health Matters

Navigating Neurology: Why Health Literacy Matters

1 month ago

33 minutes

Brain Health Matters

Invisible Battles: The Unseen Realities of Neurological Conditions

Welcome to another episode of Brain Health Matters, brought to you by the European Federation of Neurological Associations. In this episode, we’re shining a light on something often overlooked but deeply impactful—the invisible symptoms and burdens faced by people living with neurological conditions. While tremors, seizures, or mobility challenges might be more visible, many of the most debilitating aspects of these conditions remain hidden from view. Fatigue, cognitive fog, chronic pain, anx...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Brain Health Matters

The Future of Brain Health

In an ever-evolving world, technological advancements are revolutionising the way we approach healthcare. The integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in health systems is set to transform the landscape of neurology, offering new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. In this episode of the Brain Health Matters podcast we’ll take a closer look at how these innovations are poised to impact the neurology community and pave the way for a brighter future f...

11 months ago

27 minutes

Brain Health Matters

Patient Involvement in Neuroscience Research

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role that patient organisations play in driving advancements in medical research and healthcare. In the latest episode of the Brain Health Matters podcast we’ll look at why this is especially true in the field of neurology, where patients and their families face complex and often devastating conditions that require innovative approaches to treatment and care. This episode features an interview with Dr. Cristina Mueller, Scient...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Brain Health Matters

Episode 2 - "One in a Million"

Did you know that there are over 400 different neurological conditions? The vast majority of these conditions are extremely rare, making them difficult to diagnose and treat. From a lack of available specialists, to fragmented care pathways, there are too many gaps in healthcare systems for people living with a rare neurological disease to fall through. In this episode of Brain Health Matters, we’ll hear from three people across Europe living with different rare neurological conditions. We’ll...

1 year ago

31 minutes

Brain Health Matters

Episode 1 – “1 in 3”

Neurological conditions are extremely common, with at least 1 in 3 of us affected in our lifetime. In this episode we’ll hear from people whose lives were turned upside down by the onset of symptoms and hear how they have coped since their diagnosis. This episode features Gary Boyle, who lives with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, Nadia Malliou, who lives with chronic pain and absence seizures, and Joke Jaarsma, who is affected by Restless Legs Sydrome. We'll also hear from Dr Orla Gal...

1 year ago

34 minutes