Atrial Fibrillation: information and resources
Information about atrial fibrillation for healthcare and other professionals.
New research studies show mechanical clot retrieval can improve ischaemic stroke outcomes
Wednesday 11 February 2015
On February 11 2015, at the International Stroke Conference (ISC 2015 in Nashville, USA) the latest findings were released from four, large studies investigating the effect of treating patients with mechanical clot retrieval.
Highlights from day three of European Stroke Organisation Conference
Thursday 18 May 2017
The European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2017 took place this week from 16-18 May in Prague, Czech Republic. The third day of ESOC saw some exciting late breaking clinical trials.
New research into measuring the impact of cognitive problems after stroke
Friday 5 December 2014
On December 5, 2014, Emma Patchick one of our Postgaduate Fellows, published a research paper online in the medical journal, Health Expectations.
Highlights from day one of the European Stroke Organisation Conference
Tuesday 16 May 2017
The first day of the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2017 in Prague included some truly inspiring scientific sessions. These included reporting from the DAWN study which suggests that more patients could be able to receive mechanical thrombectomy after stroke.
Research and stroke workshops at UKSA 2016
Thursday 16 June 2016
At this week's UK Assembly North event in Nottingham, we heard from two eminent figures from the stroke research community. Professor Avril Drummond spoke about research into fatigue after stroke. Professor Joanna Wardlaw CBE spoke about the link between stroke and 'vascular dementia'.
Immediate aspirin after TIA greatly reduces risk of major stroke
Wednesday 18 May 2016
Universty of Oxford News Release:Immediate aspirin after mini-stroke substantially reduces risk of major stroke
New research studies add to evidence that mechanical clot retrieval can improve ischaemic stroke outcomes
Friday 17 April 2015
Two new research studies were published today, supporting the use of thrombectomy (mechanical retrieval of clots in the brain) for the treatment of large ischaemic strokes.
Take part in research
Medical research is essential to develop new treatments and therapies for stroke so that patients in the UK can get the best possible care. Clinical trials are conducted to test whether a new medical intervention is safe and effective and these trials often rely on the participation of volunteer stroke survivors.
Testing for anxiety in older stroke survivors
Tuesday 15 December 2015
A new study published in the journal, Clinical Rehabilitation, suggests that a screening tool may help detect post-stroke anxiety in older people. The research was led by Professor Ian Kneebone (University of Technology Sydney, Australia), and was funded by the Stroke Association.