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ALS network symposium with APST in Berlin on April 16, 2026
The ALS Network Symposium will take place in Berlin from Wednesday, April 15 to Friday, April 17. Traditionally, the symposium begins on Wednesday evening with an informal get-together. On Thursday, the following topics are planned by APST and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: – the ALS phenotype biomarker registry with a focus on ALS-OPM classification, NfL…
Together since 2011 – 15 years of APST
2026 is a special year for us: APST is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since our founding, we have stood for reliable support, dedicated research, and digital services for people with ALS, SMA, and other motor neuron diseases. Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and the many shared experiences over the past years. We look…
Which ALS outpatient clinics use the OPM classification?
Following our last newsletter on the introduction of the OPM classification in the ALS app, we have received numerous queries: Which ALS outpatient clinics in Germany already use the OPM classification as part of the “NfL study in ALS”? We are pleased to be able to provide you with a transparent overview. ALS outpatient clinics…
Study on the treatment of people with 5q-SMA with nusinersen in adulthood
Treatment with the drug nusinersen is available for people with 5q-associated spinal muscular atrophy (5q-SMA). In our application study with people with 5q-SMA who received nusinersen therapy in adulthood, the treatment goals, symptom progression and treatment satisfaction with the drug were systematically investigated. In the period from July 2019 to September 2020, Ambulanzpartner conducted an…
Digital care during the coronavirus pandemic: communicating requirements for medical aids and medication online
The reliable supply of aids and medication is crucial for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. At the same time, transportation and travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic can make it more difficult to provide outpatient care. To ensure outpatient care, Ambulanzpartner offers patients the opportunity to document their care needs…
Bold ideas for the joint design of assistive technology provision
We would like to thank you for attending the Outpatient Partner Conference for Assistive Technology Providers on November 15, 2019. It was a very interesting conference where we developed ideas together on how we can implement better care for the patients in our network. Here are some impressions of the conference. We will keep you…
Pilot phase of the Ambulanzpartner care research seal completed
The pilot phase, in which the APST seal was tested on selected care partner websites, began at the start of 2017. The pilot phase showed us that the seal was stable and how often it was clicked on. Our healthcare research seal identifies companies, practices and individuals who participate in research with their patient care…
Nominated for the Short List – Award for Health Networkers
Ambulanzpartner has been shortlisted for this year’s award for healthcare networkers. The six-member jury whittled the 32 submissions down to 13 projects. What the shortlisted projects have in common is that they cover the entire spectrum of analog, digital and hybrid innovations for better networked healthcare. The prize for healthcare networkers is endowed with a…
Ambulanzpartner takes part in BMBF competition: “Digital platforms – assistance systems for people”
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has launched a competition for research funding for innovative platform ideas. In the funding announcement: “Digital Platforms: Assistance systems for people”, the BMBF has called on small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperating research institutions to submit project outlines. Ambulanzpartner Soziotechnologie APST GmbH (together with two research institutes)…
Premiere for patient reviews of nutritional therapists in the network
In recent weeks, we have been working on the technical requirements for patient reviews of nutritional therapists (m/f) in our network. Patients can now rate nutritional therapists from whom they have received specialized nutritional care due to a swallowing disorder or unwanted weight loss. There are over 100 nutritional therapists working in the Outpatient Partner…