Another edition of the campaign has been launched 'Neurology and psychiatry - time counts'. In the case of many chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, time plays a crucial role, sometimes even determining life. The highly educational message has been provided by the support of eminent authorities in the fields of neurology and psychiatry, who have addressed the topic from the perspective of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The articles are available on the portal www.pacjentilekarz.pl
This introductory article was written with the substantive support of Joanna Chatizow, President of the Association Actively Against Depression.
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Jerzy Stuhr, who suffered a stroke several years ago, became the face of the project.
THE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING THERAPEUTIC AREAS:
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances are common and significantly reduce quality of life. Your GP can help you - just talk to them about your symptoms.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Dr Slawomir Murawiec, chief expert in psychiatry at the Harmony Mental Health Academy
BRAIN ACCIDENT
Successful prevention of recurrent strokes is possible if the patient follows the doctor's recommendations for pharmacotherapy and lifestyle.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Prof. Jacek Rożniecki, MD, PhD
SALIVATION IN INFANTILE CEREBRAL PALSY
According to statistics, up to 58 per cent of children with cerebral palsy have a problem with excessive drooling. Botulinum toxin, registered in both adults and children, is proving effective in treating this problem.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Marcin Bonikowski, MD, PhD, Head of the Neurology and Rehabilitation Ward, Head of the Movement Analysis Laboratory at the Mazovian Neuropsychiatry Centre Sp. z o.o. in Zagórze near Warsaw
BRAIN ACCIDENT
Ischaemic stroke can be treated effectively, but the time that elapses between the first symptoms of the disease and the start of treatment is crucial for successful treatment. It is therefore far better to prevent strokes. Helpful measures include anticoagulants, as well as natural preventive measures that any of us can take.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Prof. Dr. Anetta Lasek-Bal, neurologist at the Upper Silesian Medical Centre in Katowice of the Silesian Medical University
SPASTICITY
Spasticity, or increased muscle tone, is a symptom associated with many neurological conditions. It significantly impairs patients' quality of life and should therefore be treated.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Dr Małgorzata Dec-Ćwiek, neurologist, specialist in medical rehabilitation, assistant at the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital in Kraków and the Department of Neurology of the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków
- Prof. Jarosław Sławek, MD, Head of the Neurological and Stroke Unit at St Adalbert's Hospital and Head of the Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Nursing at the Medical University of Gdańsk
- Wojciech Machajek, Vice President, Brain Stroke Foundation
The editors recommend reading all the articles that are part of the campaign "Neurology and psychiatry - time counts", available on the portal www.pacjentilekarz.pl