Stroke

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

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 [...]