On Brain Awareness Week’s third day we are focusing on UMBRELLA, a European research project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to improve how strokes are diagnosed, treated and managed.  A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or...

EAST-STROKE is a European study that is exploring whether treating an irregular heartbeat earlier after a stroke could help prevent second strokes.  Atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition where the heart beats unevenly and sometimes too fast. This can lead to blood...

When someone has a stroke, every minute counts. Quick and accurate diagnosis is critical to ensure patients receive the right treatment as soon as possible.  The POC4Triage project brings together hospitals, researchers and patient organisations across Europe to...

The updated Stroke Action Plan for Europe has been published in the European Stroke Journal, urging European governments to act now by implementing and funding comprehensive national stroke strategies in line with its recommendations.   This call for decisive action...