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Artificial intelligence helping stroke survivors at QEH
Stroke patients are getting the care they need faster thanks to new cutting-edge computer technology.
Existing drugs could treat strokes linked to dementia
People who experience a type of stroke linked with nearly half of all dementias could be treated for the first time by repurposing two cheap and common drugs, a trial shows.
Stroke survivor commits to long-term research study into treatment
Wendy Radford didn’t know she had high cholesterol when she had a stroke leaving her severely ill 10 years ago.
Cerebral blood vessels study uncovers potential new drug targets for treating stroke
Strokes cause numerous changes in gene activity in affected small blood vessels in the brain, and these changes are potentially targetable with existing or future drugs to mitigate brain injury or improve stroke recovery, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists in the US.
New hope for people living with paralysis after stroke
Technology developed in the US is offering new hope for people living with impairments after a stroke that would otherwise be considered permanent.
Daily rhythm detected for cerebral blood flow in stroke patients
A new study has analysed the cerebral blood flow (CBF) regulation of individuals who had experienced strokes.
Stroke patients’ initiative wins a top prize at a national event
A stroke team has won a national prize for the way it has involved patients in shaping future care.
New Stroke Team has already helped hundreds of patients
Around 200 stroke patients in Scotland’s Forth Valley have benefitted from a range of services from a new team which recently celebrated its first anniversary.
Shingles associated with increased risk for stroke or heart attack
A new study demonstrated that shingles is associated with an almost 30 per cent higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event such as stroke or heart attack.
Repairing gut saves brain function after stroke
To improve stroke outcomes, scientists in the Texas A&M University School of Medicine in the United States are pioneering research into the connection between stroke-induced gut permeability, or leakiness, and cognitive impairment.
Flu vaccine lowers risk of stroke, research shows
Researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada say the flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke among adults even if they are not at high risk for stroke.
New research calls for all health and care staff to be trained in AI
All health and care staff should receive training in artificial intelligence (AI) with additional specialist training for those who use AI tools in clinical practice, according to new research published this week.
Biomarker can predict severity of dysphagia after a stroke
A team of researchers in Korea have discovered a biomarker which can predict the severity of dysphagia for patients following a stroke.
New anticoagulant may provide hope for stroke patients
A new anticoagulant could help to prevent recurrent ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack without increasing bleeding.
New appointment at research institute
The Population Health Research Institute has welcomed Pierre Amarenco as a Senior Scientist to its Stroke and Brain Health research program.