GP • specialist interest in headache • primary care neurology education • Trustee @MigraineTrust •
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LouiseR retweeted
Project Neurology continues on 15 April, 6:00pm.
Dr Amy Ross-Russell: CNS infection
Free, CPD-accredited live session.
Register: thehealthcareleadership.acad…
#Neurology #CPD
LouiseR retweeted
Child with restricted eating due to autism present with reduced vision and painful red eyes
(Parental consent obtained)
Read about it here: ep.bmj.com/content/early/202…
LouiseR retweeted
Did you know that #NorthernIreland has one of the highest rates of #MultipleSclerosis in the world?
Yesterday, we were proud to launch a new research hub dedicated to tackling the condition. Based at Queen’s, the Northern Ireland #MSResearch Hub will bring together a collaborative team of experts to help accelerate globally leading research and improve the lives of people affected by the disease.
“When I was first diagnosed there weren’t the same opportunities to get involved in research as there are now – I am very happy in recent years that has changed.
… My main motivation for getting involved is it gives me the opportunity to help people who are newly diagnosed - giving my time for them is worthwhile and I am hopeful one day we will find a cure or even better stop #MS completely!” (Caroline Millar)
Find out more: ow.ly/fFtX50VJyYT
#LoveQUBResearch | @mssocietyuk | @WWIEM_QUB
ALT Image shows, pictured left to right, Dr Emma Gray, Director of Research at the MS Society; Caroline Millar who is living with MS; Stewart Finn, Country Director at MS Society Northern Ireland; and Professor Denise Fitzgerald, Principal Investigator and researcher from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast.
ALT Image shows Professor Denise Fitzgerald, Principal Investigator and researcher from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast; Stewart Finn, Country Director at MS Society Northern Ireland; Caroline Millar who is living with MS; and Dr Emma Gray, Director of Research at the MS Society. They are pictured beside a portrait of Professor Dame Ingrid Allen in the Great Hall at Queen's.
ALT Image shows a panel of speakers being asked a question by a member of the audience at the launch of the Northern Ireland MS Research Hub in the Great Hall at Queen's University.
ALT Image shows Professor Denise Fitzgerald speaking at the launch of the Northern Ireland MS Research Hub.
LouiseR retweeted
BLOG: Triptans and the risk of stroke or MI
In her latest blog, Dr Laura Darby discusses the use of Tripans for migraine.
Triptans are vasoconstrictors. Contraindications include uncontrolled hypertension or known vascular disease (IHD, PVD, previous TIA,CVA or MI). Cautions include CVD risk factors, elderly, history/ risk of seizures and mild, controlled hypertension.
The April edition of the Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin contains a review of a Danish study that investigated the risk of MI, ischaemic or unspecified stroke after Triptan initiation.
Read the full blog here: buff.ly/JAvY2hg
#Triptans #Migraine #PrimaryCare #Blog #Doctors
LouiseR retweeted
Adoption of rimegepant in Denmark: a register-based study on uptake, prescribing patterns and initiator characteristics
Published as part of the #TJHP 2025 Early Career Research Mentorship Program
doi.org/10.1186/s10194-025-0…
LouiseR retweeted
Disc herniations can reduce in size by up 50% over a 12 month period BUT some patients continue to have 'Sciatica' symptoms...
Can this be explained by inflammation ?
Inflammatory cytokines and chemokines (IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α) are released from herniated disc material causing
1️⃣ Increase pain sensitivity
2️⃣ Promote the release of other inflammatory cytokines
🔀 both leading to heightened neuropathic pain.
If the structural cause is reduced (disc compression) then inflammation may be playing a heightened role.
3️⃣ Practical Points to consider:
1. Consider treating sciatica as an inflammatory syndrome rather than a mechanical syndrome (in some patients).
2. How would you manage inflammation in other parts of the body?
3. Can this be replicated for sciatica?
LouiseR retweeted
You aren’t just loving your child. You’re setting the example that teaches them how to love.
The concept is on such vivid display in this video, shared to IG by mariaagrazia.
Watch how dad’s playful and affectionate interactions translate to his daughter’s subsequent “caregiving” behaviors as she tends to her favorite baby doll.
There’s little question: She’s dad’s little apprentice. And will continue to be.
Young children are the world’s keenest observers, mimicking the behaviors and words of those they love and trust.
It’s a huge responsibility. In our best moments and our worst, we are constant role models to our children. So be the one you want your child to reflect back into the world.
LouiseR retweeted
From reactive to proactive: Lived experience and the nursing role in #multiplesclerosis care. MS Academy will host a webinar in partnership with @MSUK6 and @RcnNeuroForum specifically for all nurses caring for people with MS.
🗓️ Thu 22nd May at 16:00
eu1.hubs.ly/H0jvJFr0
LouiseR retweeted
Did you know that burning mouth syndrome is included in the ICHD-3? 🔥👄
According to the ICHD-3, burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is defined as a recurring daily burning or dysaesthetic sensation inside the mouth, lasting more than 2 hours per day, for over 3 months, and without any visible lesions.
👉 Want to learn more? Check it out here: ichd-3.org/13-painful-crania…
#ichd3matters #headache #BMS #Burning_Mouth_Syndrome
LouiseR retweeted
A cross-sectional study using the UK Biobank cohort suggests middle-aged & older individuals with #migraine may have a reduced burden of cerebral white matter hyperintensities
headachejournal.onlinelibrar…
Peng-Peng Niu MD PhD et al
LouiseR retweeted
Last week, we published some minor changes to our patient information resource on post-menopausal bleeding, including additional information about unexpected vaginal bleeding while taking HRT.
Access the resource and an infographic summary: brnw.ch/21wRXTT
LouiseR retweeted
Today is #WorldParkinsonDay and we’re raising awareness of the condition and our support services. If you or a loved one needs support, we're here. Call our helpline, 0808 800 0303, or visit prksn.uk/4jhbDhY. Because, until we find a cure, there’s Parkinson’s UK. #WPD2025
LouiseR retweeted
On 4th April 2016 I walked into a #neurology clinic to be told I had #Parkinsons.
9 years later I walked onto an athletics track to sprint the 100m.
We can’t outrun Parkinsons but we can give it a good go. You never know how far you might get before it does #exercise 🙏🏼
New personal best - now that is something to celebrate 😀
Music BenSounds
LouiseR retweeted
Cluster Headache Conference RVI Newcastle - Sunday 8th June 2025. ouchuk.org/forum/ouch-confer…
If you and a loved one would like to attend but are unable to afford the tickets, please email [email protected] in confidence.
#clusterheadache
#OUCH(UK)
LouiseR retweeted
Dr. Ouellette discusses how to provide spiritual care to those with a chronic #neurologic illness as part of our #neuropalliative issue.
ow.ly/sViT50VrRJ6
@AANmember @UCSFMedicine @MayoClinic @AAHPM @WorldHospiceDay @CAPCpalliative @PalliativeMedJ @IAHPC @ACPIMPhysicians
Another thought provoking piece by @mellojonny
Diagnosis, identity and culture. What you need to know about contentious claims of over-diagnosis abetternhs.net/2023/10/03/di…
This was a joy this evening.
The Velveteen Rabbit.
Still some tickets for tomorrow
