Language comprehension after stroke - new study
Thursday 11 May 2017
Published in the journal Neuropsychologia, a new study sheds light on why some people with stroke have difficulty comprehending language.
Vascular Dementia Workshop: Priority Setting
Friday 4 September 2015
The Stroke Association is holding this workshop to set the priorities for vascular dementia research in the UK.
Highlights from the 2nd ESO Conference 2016
Tuesday 10 May 2016
Over 3500 delegates attended the 2nd European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2016) today in Barcelona. Today’s program included teaching courses, scientific presentations, an official welcome from the ESOC President Professor Kennedy Lees and from Professor Angel Chamorro, and presentations from major clinical trials.
Realising the full potential of routinely-available brain imaging to improve treatment of patients with acute stroke
This research project aims to better understand how particular features of the CT scan can be used to make better treatment decisions for patients with ischaemic stroke, and whether we can accurately estimate the time since the stroke began.
How to cope with cognitive difficulties, such as planning and concentration, after a stroke
Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals have identified problems with thinking and mood after stroke as some of the most important issues faced after a stroke. This Lectureship aims to test treatments to help stroke survivors with their cognitive (thinking) difficulties.
MR CLEAN - New research into mechanical clot retrieval for treatment of acute ischaemic stroke
Thursday 18 December 2014
MR CLEAN is a Dutch trial that investigated treatment of a severe form of ischaemic stroke (blockage type stroke) with thrombolysis alone (dissolving a clot with clot-busting drugs), versus treatment with both thrombolysis.
Public Involvement in Research at UK Stroke Assembly North
Friday 15 June 2018
This year, the UK Stroke Assembly North event was held in Manchester. On day two, the morning plenary was all about stroke research, including how patients can get involved in shaping it.
Almost half of stroke survivors suffer fatigue, study reveals
Tuesday 7 March 2017
Although stroke survivors have reported fatigue as a problem, previous estimates of the numbers of people affected have varied greatly – from one-quarter to almost three-quarters of stroke survivors.
Development and early testing of group-based psychological support for life after stroke
The purpose of this research is to adapt an existing group psychological support course to make it suitable for stroke.
International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference 14-16 December 2016
Friday 9 December 2016
The 2016 meeting of the International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference will take place in London at City, University of London from the 14th – 16th December 2016. Find out more about the exciting aphasia research being presented, including research funded by the Stroke Association.