How do other illnesses affect stroke treatment and outcomes? A study using national datasets
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This study will investigate how other illnesses can affect stroke treatment and outcome. It will involve the analysis of electronic, linked datasets of health information from stroke patients in Scotland.
How do treatments of swallowing problems after stroke affect risk of chest infection?
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The intended outcome of this project is to find new knowledge to help guide future policy on the reduction of chest infection risk after stroke.
How does the relationship between therapist and stroke survivor affect stroke recovery?
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This research will help understand the role of the relationship between a stroke survivor and the health care professional to improve the outcomes of rehabilitation for the long-term.
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How helpful is the UTILISE speech therapy app?
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Kerry Dathan is testing a new app-based aphasia therapy to see how effective it is - not just for language tests done in the clinic, but for everyday conversations.
How important is the relationship between therapist and stroke survivor in rehabilitation of language ability?
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How important is the relationship between therapist and stroke survivor in the rehabilitation of language ability?
How intensively should we treat blood pressure in patients with disease of the small blood vessels in the brain?
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In this study, we are testing the theory that by treating BP more intensively we will delay progression of the disease. We will also use state-of-the-art MRI imaging techniques to look at the mechanisms by which any beneficial effect of BP occurs.
How much could coronavirus increase the chance of stroke?
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This research can establish urgent and important information about the risk of stroke in COVID-19 patients and lead to improved treatments.
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How should we best prevent narrowed neck arteries causing stroke?
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Carotid artery narrowing causes about 15% of strokes of the type where blood clots block blood flow to the brain, and this study aims to find prevention for this.
How stroke can affect your driving
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Certain effects of stroke can impact your ability to drive again. A driving assessment will check these things.
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How the Stroke Association can help you
This guide will point you in the direction of where to find answers to questions and connect you with practical information and support to help you move forward.
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