Stroke
David suffered a brain stem stroke on June 20th, 2022. He was initially admitted to Heartlands Hospital, then transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for neurosurgery and a stay in the ICU, before returning to Heartlands. Over the following four months, David faced multiple infections, became severely unwell, and had very limited rehabilitation while remaining mostly [...]
Specialist treatment can delay the onset of stroke by up to five years in people with a rare inherited condition that causes early-onset strokes, a study has found. The findings come from the national CADASIL clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, which supports people suspected to have the condition and their families. CADASIL (cerebral autosomal [...]
A new federal initiative aims to restore brain function lost through stroke, traumatic brain injury or dementia by regenerating damaged brain tissue using stem cell technology. The programme focuses on the neocortex – the brain’s largest region responsible for movement, sensory processing and decision-making – long thought to be beyond repair once damaged. Launched by [...]
On January 26th, 2024, Anthony experienced a stroke that affected the right side of his brain, resulting in full paralysis on the left side of his body. At the time, he could only move two or three fingers on his right hand. The sudden loss of independence was a life-altering moment for him. Since arriving [...]
I was a local policeman around here a few years ago, but since I retired I’ve done various jobs. Most recently I delivered new cars and vans around the country, then I’d jump on the train back before going to the next place. So I was doing that during the week in June 2024 when [...]
People who have a stroke are more likely to die within a year if they live in more deprived areas according to new research. Researchers analysed data from almost 50,000 patients recorded in the Scottish Stroke Care Audit (SSCA). The scientists looked at multiple outcomes after stroke including death from any cause within a year [...]
NR Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neuro rehabilitation. Four key pathways to Alzheimer’s disease mapped by researchers Four distinct pathways that lead to Alzheimer's disease have been identified by researchers, offering new insights into how the condition develops over time rather than from isolated risk factors. The pathways [...]
A special in-person community event for young stroke survivors will take place in Scotland this September, led by two national charities. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and Different Strokes will co-host Life After Stroke: Identity, Experience and Insight on Saturday 20 September at Glasgow’s Studio Conference Centre on Hope Street. The event aims to [...]
By Alison Johnson, clinical negligence partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper Every five minutes someone suffers a stroke in the UK. It is a shocking statistic, especially when strokes can happen very quickly, without warning and can affect children as well as older people. Even when someone receives good medical care and survives a stroke brain injury, [...]
We share the story of Joginder Thethi, who spent three months at the state-of-the-art Circle Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham to recover from a series of severe health issues. Joginder Thethi is a 68-year-old gardening fanatic from Sutton Coldfield. He spent three months with Circle Rehabilitation (Rehab), recovering from a series of traumatic medical issues, including [...]
