Research highlights from UK Stroke Forum 2017
Monday 4 December 2017
The UK Stroke Forum 2017 took place this week at the ACC in Liverpool.
Brain bleeds in patients on medication for atrial fibrillation - new study
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Published online first in the journal Neurology, a new study suggests that people with AF who have an ICH due to their medication have similar outcomes whether they're on a NOAC or a vitamin K antagonist drug.
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.
New research into arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS) in childhood
Friday 8 April 2016
Published online (ahead of print in the journal Annals of Neurology), the results of a new study found that one year after arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS), the rate of death, recurrence of stroke, and neurological impairment was lower than reports in previous studies.
Stroke and vascular dementia to be classified as diseases of the nervous system by WHO
Monday 3 April 2017
The World Stroke Organization (WHO) reclassify stroke and vascular dementia for the next International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
Can stem cells be used to reduce the damage of inflammation after stroke and promote brain repair?
Can stem cells be used to reduce the damage of inflammation after stroke and promote brain repair?
The effect of blood pigments on brain inflammation and survival of nerve cells
The effect of blood pigments on brain inflammation and survival of nerve cells.
How important is the relationship between therapist and stroke survivor in rehabilitation of language ability?
How important is the relationship between therapist and stroke survivor in the rehabilitation of language ability?
Can a drug commonly used for gout improve recovery and prevention of further stroke for stroke survivors?
Can a drug commonly used for gout improve recovery and prevention of further stroke for stroke survivors?
Identifying how best to combine results from several clinical trials of a stroke rehabilitation treatment
Identifying how best to combine results from several clinical trials of a stroke rehabilitation treatment.