The changing landscape for stroke
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The changing landscape for stroke by Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association.
New systematic review into swallowing problems after stroke and the risk of serious chest infection
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After a stroke some people have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). This can cause a serious chest infection known as Stroke Associated Pneumonia (SAP). Published in the journal Cerebrovascular Diseases, a new systematic review of the evidence sheds light on the issue.
New or aspiring stroke academic? Apply to the Edinburgh Stroke Winter School, 18-20 Feb 2019
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The annual Edinburgh Stroke Winter School aims to help new or aspiring stroke academics develop answerable research questions. Applications are encouraged from all specialities relevant to patients with stroke, including medicine and the allied health professions.
Still time to register: UK Stroke Research Workshop, Cambridge,11-12 Sept 2018
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We’re supporting the second annual UK Stroke Research Workshop, organised under the auspices of the NIHR CRN Stroke Speciality. This exciting event is taking place across Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September, within the beautiful surroundings of Clare College, University of Cambridge.
Study launches aiming to improve problems of everyday conversation after stroke
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Researchers from City, University of London have launched a new project aimed at helping people with aphasia tell their story, and improve their ability to carry out everyday conversation following a stroke.