Researchers use video gamelike test to study learning and recovery in stroke patients
A robotic arm and a virtual game were essential tools in a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The study results suggest that while training doesn't change neurological repair in chronic stroke patients, it can indeed help such patients learn new...
Henry Barnett, ‘Pioneer’ in Stroke Prevention Research, Dies at 94
Henry Barnett, MD, highly regarded neurologist, acclaimed stroke prevention researcher, and cofounder of the Robarts Research Institute in London, Ontario, Canada, died last week at the age of 94, a release from the Institute notes. "He was a pioneer, a founder, and...
STROKE IS TREATABLE and treatment should be equally available across Europe
Today is the World Stroke Day 2016 STROKE IS TREATABLE And treatment should be equally available across Europe Stroke Alliance for Europe marks the World Stroke Day 2016 by joining forces with scientific and commercial partners in an attempt of measuring the actual...
SAFE’s President is the next Chairman of the World Stroke Campaign
The President and Board of the WSO offered Jon Barrick, the President of SAFE, the role of being the next Chairman of the World Stroke Campaign, which he has accepted. I think it will be good for us to be able to shape awareness and advocacy work at world level, said...
Access to employment for those affected by neurological disorders and chronic pain conditions
EFNA needs people to get involved in the action to ensure access to employment for those affected by neurological disorders and chronic pain conditions. Written Declaration no. 0112/2016 was launched on October 24th. We now have until mid-January to ensure that over...
