Cross-Party Group Inquiry into High Blood Pressure in Scotland
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The Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Heart Disease and Stroke in the Scottish Parliament held an Inquiry into high blood pressure in Scotland. There are a set of recommendations in the report that will be published on Tuesday 22 January 2019.
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Research Participants Needed: Spousal/partner well-being and relationship satisfaction after stroke
Type: Research
We would like to find out about the experience of spouses/partners of those affected by a stroke, including their well-being and relationship satisfaction.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots to form in your heart. Having atrial fibrillation increases your risk of stroke by five times.
Research participants needed: join the Communication and Aphasia Research Registry
Type: Research
Become part of the Communication and Aphasia Research Registry which enables researchers to offer participants the opportunity to take part in research studies or to hear about the results of ongoing research studies.
Research Participants Needed: Wearable Technologies to Support clinical Assessment for Stroke Rehabilitation - Perspectives of stroke survivors
Type: Research
Researchers at the University of Ulster invite participants for a study to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of using smart insoles in stroke rehabilitation, as well as the usability and effectiveness of smart insoles for assessing gait impairments.
Research Participants Needed: Trial of Online Exercises for Speech (Dysarthria)
Type: Research
Researchers at the University of Manchester are looking for people who would like to test a new online Speech and Language platform for treating Dysarthria. In particular they will test if the platform is easy and enjoyable to use.
Stephen's story
Stephen started running again after his partner, Justine, died from a stroke at just 46 years old. He formed #TeamJustine with his family, friends and neighbours, and decided to take on challenges in her memory.
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How intensively should we treat blood pressure in patients with disease of the small blood vessels in the brain?
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In this study, we are testing the theory that by treating BP more intensively we will delay progression of the disease. We will also use state-of-the-art MRI imaging techniques to look at the mechanisms by which any beneficial effect of BP occurs.