Stroke

Hopes of reducing heightened risk of stroke after TIA through establishing new biomarkers

Jeff Kagan, stroke survivor, is a Technology Industry Analyst, columnist, consultant and influencer for the past 35 years. He happily lives in the Atlanta Georgia area with his wife, children and mother.

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]