Preventing brain injury

Collaboration with South African rugby advances saliva testing potential further

According to a new study, those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than those without the disease. IBD vs IBS IBD - Inflammatory bowel disease causes chronic inflammation of the intestines, it includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease. IBS - Irritable bowel syndrome is a [...]

New research has shown that both men and women who experience migraine headaches also carry an increased risk of ischaemic stroke. Further to this, women may also carry an additional risk of heart attack and haemorrhagic stroke. It is believed that those diagnosed with migraine are at an increased risk of having a stroke before [...]

According to a new study, vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood. The researchers on this study state that this means plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, reducing the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases such as stroke. The researchers [...]

By using advanced digital health and AI technologies Mintt specialises in fall detection, prevention, and analysis. However, how does its technology help stroke survivors? Mintt gives SR Times insight into its founding and how its technology can help with stroke prevention. What was the inspiration behind Mintt? One of the founders of Mintt had a [...]

Experts from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) have urged women to get a simple health check-up in order to help prevent their risk of stroke.  The experts say that all women should know their blood pressure. ESC spokesperson Professor Angela Maas, says: “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. “The risk [...]

Hopes of reducing heightened risk of stroke after TIA through establishing new biomarkers

According to a new study involving 6.5 million individuals, young adults in their 20s and 30s with mental health disorders are up to three times as likely to have a stroke. Researchers found that lifestyle behaviours did not explain this excess risk. 1 in 8 of the 20-to-39-year-old participants had a form of mental illness, [...]

If In Doubt, Sit Them Out aims to increase awareness and intervention after head injury

Oxford-based Ultromics has been granted FDA Breakthrough Device Status for its AI-enhanced platform for detecting stroke risk factor cardiac amyloidosis. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis, also known as stiff heart syndrome, is a condition caused by amyloid deposits replacing normal heart muscle. It is also the most common form of restrictive cardiomyopathy. Cardiac amyloidosis [...]