Migraine and stroke
Migraines have not been shown to cause stroke, but if you have migraine with aura you have a very slightly higher risk of stroke. Learn more about the relationship between migraine and stroke.
Highlights from day two of the European Stroke Organisation Conference
Thursday 18 May 2017
The European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2017 is currently on from 16-18 May in Prague, Czech Republic.
A new way to understand the causes of stroke and treatments using human stem cells
In this study, human stem cells will be generated from a piece of skin donated by patients with CADASIL. This could create new treatments for CADASIL, and allow us to better understand the way that gene mutation causes disease.
Can using a tissue sample from the buttock help us understand the main genetic cause of stroke?
CADASIL is the most common genetic cause of stroke in adults. Can using a tissue sample from the buttock help us understand this?