Stroke
Through taking ADAs, the risk of ischaemic stroke may be significantly higher early into treatment
Stroke therapies declined, treatment delays increased and there was a higher risk of in-hospital deaths, a new study reveals
The study could yield a breakthrough to reduce the risk of brain damage and disability and increase patients’ chances of survival
CVAid is a mobile telestroke solution that enables neurologists to remotely assess patients for suspected stroke. The unique technology utilises video and audio recorded on a smartphone to inform treatment decisions before the patient has even reached the hospital. Oren Dror co-founded CVAid with Perflow Medical CEO Danny Farin in 2018. “My background is consulting [...]
Aidoc provides a comprehensive AI-powered stroke triage and notification solution to hospitals around the world. The software has been designed to speed up treatment of both ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Alexander Boehmcker is Aidoc’s European Vice President. We chatted with the former Aidoc customer to find out how the Israeli company is staying ahead of [...]
The chance of ischaemic stroke is 16 per cent lower for those who have green space less than 300 metres from their home, research reveals
To help in the accurate portrayal of Marlon Dingle's stroke, survivor Chris King shared his experience with actor Mark Charnock
Game-based therapy can lead to improved outcomes while only requiring one-fifth of the therapist hours, research finds
Dogs Do Therapy director Caroline Beckett practices Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), a relatively new concept in the UK that is becoming increasingly popular in the US and parts of Europe. “I am an Occupational Therapist, having worked in the NHS for 10 years, specialising in neurology rehab,” Caroline tells Stroke Rehab Times. “I discovered AAT whilst [...]
Approximately one third of stroke survivors report experiencing some emotional problems after their stroke. And as well as impacting on survivors’ general quality of life, mental ill-health can seriously hinder their rehab prospects or even lead to another stroke. Professor Maggie Lawrence has an extensive background in stroke prevention and recovery research. And since 2017, [...]
