ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: CATCH THE RHYTHM – PREVENT STROKE #StrokeEurope
An estimated 20-25 percent of strokes are a result of untreated atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib). AF is the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and it dramatically increases the risk of stroke – approximately five times! In the last 20 years, AF has...
People with mental health disorders at risk of stroke, study finds
Written by Ana Sandoiu Published on www.medicalnewstoday.com Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and mental illness affects tens of millions of Americans each year. New research finds a link between the two, as psychiatric illness is found to...
SAFE industry partners and Burden of Stroke sponsors met again
London, 1st March 2017- SAFE, ESO and industry partners met this week in London, to continue working on the Burden of Stroke project. The main topic was the Burden of Stroke Report launch in May this year, but other important topics were also discussed in a productive...
Merz Partners with SAFE to Launch New Patient-Centric Spasticity Initiative
Frankfurt, Germany, February 28, 2017—Merz Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of Life With Spasticity, an educational online platform intended to provide comprehensive information and motivational support for stroke survivors who experience poststroke...
Joint Action Addressing Chronic Diseases and Healthy Ageing across the Life Cycle (JA-CHRODIS)
Final Conference 27-28 February 2017, Thon City Centre Hotel, Brussels Addressing Chronic Diseases: How can the EU effectively implement their prevention, management and care across Member States? JA-CHRODIS’ aim is to contribute to reducing the burden of chronic...
