Stroke

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, hosted by Alastair [...]

The latest edition of the SR Times Immersive magazine is now available to read, featuring groundbreaking technology, our pathway profile series and all you need to know about the up coming NR Times awards. Cover story - Getting to grips In our cover story we showcase our piece we collaborated on with alongside our big [...]

Over 100 scientists from the U.S. are receiving special grants to support their research work in finding innovative solutions to fight heart disease and stroke.  The grants, totalling $20 million, are part of the Second Century of Science Initiative of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organisation dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives.  [...]

Study looks for ways to identify biomarkers in blood, urine or saliva through simple test

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are to set to collaborate on a study that could result in a rapid non-invasive diagnostic test to quickly and accurately identify stroke patients. This study will be funded by the Stroke Association, the Golden HOur for STroke (GHoST) study will involve the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, [...]

Cogitat taking its concept into clinic to benefit stroke survivors

A coroner has revealed that a man who died in hospital following a stroke may have survived if he had received surgery sooner. Gordon Renfrew, 36, had a stroke following a diving injury and later died at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in June 2022. An inquest has revealed that Mr Renfrew did not undergo [...]

Stephen Ellis, Salford, stroke survivor, has shared his horrific experience of having a severe stroke whilst driving and then being wrongfully accused of dangerous driving after he crashed due to the visual impairments caused by the stroke. Stephen had collided with a parked car outside of a school as he lost vision in his left [...]

New controversial research claims that the brain’s catalog of verbal language, is actually located in the front of the primary auditory cortex, not in the back of it, going against a century-long understanding of this area of the brain. The researchers on this study state their findings are important as it could possibly impact recovery [...]

Eximius Refined Live-in Support discuss stroke, its symptoms and some options around support available to survivors