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Deaths from stroke and heart disease increased by long working hours
According to new estimates, long working hours have led to 745,000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016 – a 29% increase...
Vagus nerve findings could be biggest stroke rehab progress in decades
Results from a new study looking at vagus nerve stimulation could be the biggest advancement for stroke rehabilitation in decades for patients with arm...
Repairing stroke and Alzheimer’s disease damage with stem cell therapy
A new study has demonstrated the ability of an experimental stem cell therapy to repair brain damage and improve memory function that can be...
Innovation in stroke treatment
Dr Osama Zaidat tells HEQ about the health and economic implications of achieving the first pass effect in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
New...
Breakthrough study finds clues for ‘silent’ stroke treatment
A team of scientists have uncovered the genes that are responsible for lacunar, or ‘silent’, strokes, pointing to clues for new treatments.
Silent strokes are...
Target for stroke therapy discovered in blood brain barrier
Scientists have discovered an effective therapeutic target for life-changing strokes which could help improve quality of life for patients.
A new study has shown that...
World’s largest study to look at strokes caused by COVID-19
Researchers conducting the biggest study into reports of life-threatening COVID-19 strokes hope the research may help to prevent death and disability, related to the...
Reducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular deaths with AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca’s recent THALES Phase III trial has demonstrated the efficacy of the drug Brilinta for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events such as...
Applying virtual reality to stroke rehab and neurodegenerative diseases
A new study has developed a novel, wearable rehabilitation device that uses virtual reality to increase brain connectivity.
The study, carried out at one of...
Trial shows positive results for reducing burden of stroke disability
Detailed results from an exploratory analysis of the THALES Phase III trial showed the medication Brilinta (ticagrelor) reduced the rate of the composite of...
Subarachnoid haemorrhage fatality rate higher than previously thought
A Finnish study has found that subarachnoid haemorrhage, an apparently rare form of stroke, is a more common cause of death than previously thought.
Subarachnoid...
AI smartphone tool can diagnose strokes within minutes
Researchers have created a new tool that can diagnose strokes with the accuracy of an emergency room clinician from interaction with a smartphone.
Researchers at...
The role of MRI in stroke care with Cerebriu Apollo
Timely treatment is essential for the welfare of stroke patients – Cerebriu Apollo can help.
Today’s time to treatment for an acute stroke is too...
Impact of COVID-19 on stroke survivors: act now to avoid disability
A new report into the impact of COVID-19 on stroke survivors has found that delayed 999 calls due to concerns around COVID-19 have left...
Evidence still unclear on whether cannabis affects risk of stroke
Whether cannabis increases a person’s risk of suffering a stroke is still unclear. A new study explored whether there was a connection between recent...
Doctors examine best treatment options for rare type of stroke
A new study has set out to assess the best option for the treatment of a rare type of stroke known as a nontraumatic...
Social isolation increases risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death
A new study from Germany has shown that social isolation puts people at an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death from all...
Telestroke: modifying stroke care in the age of COVID-19
As COVID-19 limits how patients are cared for, healthcare workers will need to modify their approach to stroke care, such as introducing ‘telestroke’ –...
AI capable of accurately measuring stroke and heart attacks
Research led by UCL and Barts Health NHS Trust has revealed that, for the first time, AI has been used to instantly and accurately...
Stroke research, treatment and the need for institutional change
Fellows of the European Stroke Organisation tell HEQ about Innovation, strategy and gender in stroke research and treatment.
The European Stroke Organisation (ESO) is a...