Latest Stroke Research Developments

Details of the latest developments within the field of stroke research.

New Clinical Guidelines for Stroke

Five New Research Projects Funded - June 2008

Five New Research Projects Funded

Stroke Research in Scotland

A public symposium on stroke research in scotland

Stroke included in clinical guidelines

Guidelines for UK healthcare professionals for the prevention of all forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and angina have been published.

Recent research awards

The Stroke Association has recently awarded Research Projects Grants.

NIHR Funding Opportunity

NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme Stroke Research Funding Opportunity

Patient and Public Involvement in UKCRC Advisory Groups

The UKCRC is working to engage with patients and the public throughout its activities to improve the clinical research environment in the UK

New study shows occupational therapy is the way forward to help stroke survivors improve their ability to carry out daily activities

New national clinical guideline for management of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a condition where there is a problem with the electrical system which controls the heart, causing the atria of the heart not to contract properly. The National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions at the Royal College of Physicians have recently published a new clinical guideline for doctors, enabling them to treat and manage atrial fibrillation. The guideline takes in to account all the recent research into atrial fibrillation and provides up-to-date guidance on the treatment and management of the condition.