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.
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.
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.
Meet our new research fellows for 2017
Thursday 1 June 2017
As part of our research programme, we fund exceptional candidates from stroke professional backgrounds to our prestigious Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship positions. Meet our new fellows for 2017.
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.