Stroke

Researchers at UK based university has developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, a leading cause of stroke, known as ‘atrial fibrillation’. While not life threatening, the condition increases people’s risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. This new study, from [...]

Researchers devise model to better identify those at risk of atrial fibrillation

New study reveals average treatment rate in sites using tech is 55 per cent higher

Trousers powered by artificial intelligence have given a stroke survivor the power to learn to walk independently again. Stroke patient, Julie Lloyd, is part of the UK's first trial of the NeuroSkin trousers, which she has described as a breakthrough for stroke patients alike. By stimulating her paralysed leg through electrodes controlled by artificial intelligence, [...]

Here, Louise Barker, specialist neurological physiotherapist, gives SR Times insight into the services Pathways Physiotherapy provides for stroke patients. Pathways Physiotherapy is a private stroke and neuro physio clinic based in Staffordshire, near Burton-on-Trent. We provide specialist neuro physio, with patients able to self-refer to us.  We have stroke patients coming to us for therapy immediately [...]

World’s largest speech and cognitive therapy database used to support post-stroke neuro-rehab

Research will focus on properties of the ankle joint during walking, and how a common treatment may help or hinder recovery

Atrial fibrillation is a 'silent condition' that is a leading cause of stroke, yet can often go undiagnosed. The new NHS National medicines optimisation opportunities for 2023/24 gives details on implementing the best value treatment choices. Earlier this year the Stroke Association conducted a survey to examine the awareness of atrial fibrillation in the UK, [...]

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. But despite significant advances in technology and care, challenges such as access and funding continue to hamper progress. Earlier this week, five experts came together to debate the future of stroke care in this exclusive NR Times webinar in collaboration with [...]

Creation of new device can give new insight into the impact of upper limb rehab