We are at a historical crossroads in the management of Alzheimer’s disease, with new treatments becoming available in various countries. For the first time in history, science is delivering new, potentially disease-modifying treatments for devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, the current healthcare system and regulatory frameworks do not [...]
The EBC Newsletter for November 2024 can be downloaded here.
Neurotechnologies have great potential to foster brain health and have proved effective both in the diagnosis and management of neurological and psychiatric diseases. The growing accessibility and portability of neurotechnologies have expanded their use beyond the medical field and into the general consumer market (work, education, entertainment and marketing), which raise crucial ethical and [...]
The EBC Newsletter for October 2024 can be downloaded here.
The European Brain Council had the chance to attend the European Associations of Neurosurgical Societies 2024 Congress which was held from 13-17 October 2024 in Sofia (Bulgaria). Attended by 2.000 neurosurgeons from Europe and all over the world, the EANS Annual Congress is the main meeting point of the European Neurosurgical Community, and the [...]
On November 7, EBC was pleased to host its second webinar, as part of the Thematic Network "Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain" under the EU Health and Food Safety's Policy Platform.After an introduction from Prof. Suzanne L Dickson, President of the European Brain Council, Dr. Katrin Seeher (WHO's Brain Health Unit) detailed [...]
Brussels, 17 October 2024 - Today, EBC's Vice-President, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, addresses the European Parliament Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) meeting in Brussels on neurological health, presenting not only on the burden of neurological disorders but the increasing momentum around prioritising brain health and brain capital in Europe and beyond.As Europe faces unprecedented challenges around [...]
Schizophrenia has long been associated with the haunting echoes of voices, shaping public perceptions and treatment approaches alike. However, the essence of this condition extends far beyond the auditory hallucinations. It is a complex interplay of cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions that demands a holistic re-evaluation. The European Brain Council (EBC) “Rethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond [...]
ANCONA, ITALY – The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC), with the European Brain Council, the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease, the Associazione Italiana Malattia di Alzheimer and Fondazione Prada, today issued an urgent call-to-action for G7 leaders to address the escalating global challenge of Alzheimer’s and dementia by taking bold measures to ensure broad [...]
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Seattle, WA: IHME, 2022. Les troubles cérébraux sont la principale cause d’invalidité dans le monde, devant le cancer et les maladies cardiovasculaires. En l’espace de trente ans, le nombre de cas a augmenté de 64% [...]
