Stroke
Anger, upset and physical exertion can all be factors in triggering stroke, a global study has found.
Around one in 100 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will develop brain conditions including stroke and haemorrhage as a result of the virus, the largest multi-site study to date has found.
“Serious attention” must be paid to the wider psychological impact of stroke, including loneliness, which can lead to additional medical conditions or exacerbate existing symptoms, a new study has revealed.
Drinking tea and coffee daily could reduce risk of dementia and stroke by up to a third, new research has revealed.
A novel ‘clot-busting’ drug is able to effectively restore blood flow in the brains of mice, opening the door for a safer and more effective stroke treatment.
A commonly-available imaging technique can identify stroke patients most likely to benefit from a procedure to restore blood flow - a potential breakthrough in care that could save thousands of lives every year, according to a new study.
While a lack of provision in stroke rehabilitation is failing to capitalise on the significant improvements to acute treatment over the last decade, the advent of Integrated Care Systems presents an opportunity to redress this imbalance, says Mike Farrar, former chief executive of the NHS Confederation
A survivor who lost both her job and home after her stroke is rebuilding her life after finding salvation in surfing.
The iReadMore app - created to support people with aphasia or acquired reading impairments due to stroke, brain injury or dementia - is continuing to grow, driven by the positive experiences of users worldwide whose reading abilities have recovered significantly as a result of its use.
A digital forum held throughout this week is bringing together stroke patients and researchers in an online space.
