Does improved oral health care in stroke care settings reduce the occurrence of pneumonia after stroke – a pilot trial
Does improved oral health care in stroke care settings reduce the occurrence of pneumonia after stroke – a pilot trial
Dealing with swallowing problems
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Swallowing problems are common after a stroke. This guide explains why they happen, and discusses some of the things you can do to manage them.
A complete guide to swallowing problems after stroke
Resource type: Information guide
Publication type: Stroke information
If you are having problems with swallowing after a stroke, this guide can help you understand what you need to do. It explains the symptoms of swallowing problems, and gives information on and how to get help and treatment.
Rare effects of stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide has information about some of the rare effects of stroke, including hallucinations, changes to your sense of smell, and locked-in syndrome.
Comparing early versus late use of oral anticoagulant drugs in stroke patients with an abnormal heart rhythm
This study will investigate whether early initiation of direct anticoagulant drugs will be as safe as later initiation in stroke patients with an abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). It will also investigate whether early initation could lead to fewer recurrent strokes.
2020Health guest blog on post-stroke fatigue
Wednesday 3 June 2015
'Fatigue after stroke: so common, yet so little understood' - 2020Health blog contributed by Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager, Stroke Association.
Southampton Stroke Health Promotion and Engagement Service
Southampton Stroke Health Promotion and Engagement works directly with members of the public to disseminate health promotion messages and raise awareness of stroke, including how to prevent a stroke, the effects of stroke and how to recognise a stroke (FAST).
AMRC - A spotlight on medical health research
Monday 8 May 2017
Today, the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) launched a new spotlight report highlighting the positive difference medical research charities are making for mental health patients across the UK.
National Eye Health Week Wales 2015
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Every year we partner with RNIB to help raise awareness of regular eye tests.
How do other illnesses affect stroke treatment and outcomes? A study using national datasets
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.