The content below was published by Irish Heart Foundation Irish Heart Foundation launched a “Chairs Can Kill” campaign this week which hoping to help everybody in Ireland sit less and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. But why is sitting bad for us? Recent...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm with rapid and irregular beating. It is estimated to increase the risk of stroke 3 to 5-fold and to be associated with around a quarter of all ischaemic strokes. Additionally, AF is associated with more severe...

Following the publication of EPF’s Transparency Guidelines, European Patients Forum would like to invite you to join a webinar to discuss transparent advocacy in patient organisations. Health advocacy and lobbying is at the heart of the work of many patient...

Death and illness caused by noncommunicable diseases bring suffering and heartache to millions of people worldwide every year – those who live with the diseases, as well as their families and friends. 70% of all deaths worldwide result from NCDs. In light of the...

Brussels, 31st August 2018 - The eLearning Module 4 of the Stroke Support Organisation Faculty Tool (SSOFT) is published today at the following address www.ssoft.info. In Module 4, using a combination of theory and practice, SSOFT demonstrates the impact of the...

The original information provided at Braincouncil.eu  In July this year, European Brain Council launched a statement “Counting down to zero: Towards a future with underfunded health research?” which calls on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the...

Solitaire™ With the Intention For Thrombectomy Plus Intravenous t-PA Versus DIRECT Solitaire™ Stent-retriever Thrombectomy in Acute Anterior Circulation Stroke (SWIFT DIRECT) Background The SWIFT DIRECT trial investigates the emergency treatment of patients with an...