Stroke
Regular use of paracetamol may increase the risk of stroke and heart disease by around 20 per cent, according to research. The findings suggest that long-term use of the common painkiller can raise blood pressure, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Until fairly recently, paracetamol was considered safe for people with high blood pressure. [...]
A New Zealand medtech developing a portable scanner to detect stroke at the bedside has raised NZ$7.28m (A$6.2m) in a first close of its pre-Series A round. Wellumio is developing a portable neuroimaging device designed to enable rapid, point-of-care stroke detection, when early treatment can improve outcomes. The technology, called Axana, aims to identify acute [...]
A new clinic has been launched to support younger stroke patients recovering from mild strokes while managing work, family and caring responsibilities. The clinic has been established through a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Judy Clegg, interim dean of the school of allied health [...]
A study will test remote emotional and practical support for people after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. People who experience a TIA, a mini-stroke caused by a temporary drop in blood supply to the brain, or a minor stroke often face anxiety and loss of confidence. They may struggle to return to [...]
By eXRt Stroke survivors often face huge challenges in regaining upper limb mobility. Traditional rehab programs can be repetitive, difficult to sustain, and often limited by time and resources. Therapists face the challenge of providing intensive, engaging therapy in a limited time to meet new stroke guidelines, while patients frequently struggle to stay motivated through [...]
Aurum Biosciences, a stroke technology firm, has been selected for a UK government trade mission to India this month. Aurum Biosciences will join a Department for Business and Trade visit from 16 to 19 February, with events, round table meetings and pitching opportunities. One focus will be the BioAsia 2026 Summit in Hyderabad, described as [...]
A doctor claims diet soda raises dementia risk by 290 per cent and stroke risk by 300 per cent, citing long-term research. Dr Clint Steele, 56, a specialist in the brain and nervous system, says he helps people improve their lives by boosting brain function and preventing or reversing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive [...]
By Alice Jack, Assistant Psychologist at Brainkind Kerwin Court Memory rehabilitation after acquired brain injury Memory is a cognitive process that allows us to encode, store, and retrieve information. It underpins many everyday activities, from remembering routine tasks to recognising familiar people. The neural networks supporting memory include the hippocampus, medial temporal lobes, and frontal [...]
Giving alteplase after clot removal may improve recovery in large-artery ischaemic stroke, a Spanish trial has found. Large-artery ischaemic strokes, caused by blood clots, account for about one in four ischaemic strokes. They can lead to death and long-term disability by blocking major brain arteries. Removing clots directly from blocked brain arteries, a [...]
Targeted training of the better arm improved movement and daily function in chronic stroke survivors, a phase II randomised trial has found. After a stroke, damage in the brain can slow and unbalance both arms. The less-impaired arm often looks normal but loses speed and coordination needed for everyday tasks. A total of [...]
