Stroke

  • Exercise ‘pivotal’ in post-stroke recovery

    Exercise ‘pivotal’ in post-stroke recovery

    Those who take part in physical activity for four hours a week see a better functional recovery, study reveals

  • Summit Spotlight Series: The Motek C-Mill

    Summit Spotlight Series: The Motek C-Mill

    Summit Medical and Scientific would like to introduce you to their range of innovative rehabilitation technology in this short product series.

  • Data-driven approach speeds search for stroke treatment

    Data-driven approach speeds search for stroke treatment

    New £500,000 funding supports development of Stroke Data Science Catalyst

  • LISTEN HERE: New episode of the SR Times Podcast

    LISTEN HERE: New episode of the SR Times Podcast

    After a short hiatus the SR Times Podcast returns for a new episode featuring Algernon Pharmaceuticals CEO Christopher J. Moreau. In this episode we discuss Algernon Pharmaceutical and its research into DMT as a possible treatment method for stroke patients. The SR Times Podcast is sponsored by GripAble; a measurable, mobile and motivating device for [...]

  • How common is cognitive impairment post-stroke?

    How common is cognitive impairment post-stroke?

    According to a new scientific statement, it is believed that over half of stroke survivors could develop cognitive impairment within a year post-stroke. This new statement, titled “Cognitive Impairment After Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke” is an expert analysis of current research that is hoped will inform future guidelines. The statement advises post-stroke screenings and comprehensive [...]

  • AI-enhanced detection device for stroke risk factor given FDA breakthrough 

    AI-enhanced detection device for stroke risk factor given FDA breakthrough 

    Oxford-based Ultromics has been granted FDA Breakthrough Device Status for its AI-enhanced platform for detecting stroke risk factor cardiac amyloidosis. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis, also known as stiff heart syndrome, is a condition caused by amyloid deposits replacing normal heart muscle. It is also the most common form of restrictive cardiomyopathy. Cardiac amyloidosis [...]

  • Research identifies new stroke drug targets

    Research identifies new stroke drug targets

    Gene activity in blood vessels in the brain are potentially targetable with existing or future drugs to improve stroke recovery

  • The rise of the neurovascular devices market

    The rise of the neurovascular devices market

    According to a new report, the neurovascular device market size is expected to rise to £3.4 billion by 2028. Devices such as coils, clips and stents used in modern life saving procedures for stroke such as thrombectomy, which recent research has shown is a safe procedure to be also used in narrower vessels, is helping [...]

  • Engaging activities for stroke recovery

    Engaging activities for stroke recovery

    Cavendish Homecare discuss approaches to support post-stroke rehab

  • Nine research teams changing the face of stroke care

    Nine research teams changing the face of stroke care

    Here, SR Times takes a look at nine university research teams who are changing the face of stroke care and helping to give a better understanding of the lasting effects stroke can cause. 1. University of Galway Sleep disruption Researchers at the University of Galway have demonstrated that sleep disruptions that build towards overall poor [...]