Can high-dose oxygen therapy reduce the effects of stroke? This is the subject of an EU funded study called PROOF. An ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. The arteries that supply the brain with blood become clogged by clots. This kills the cells at the...

Written by Rafael Klavert | Source: Angels Initiative  As our movement is becoming more and more restricted, this Stroke Care at Home booklet may now be more useful than ever. Developed by the Centre for Rehabilitation Studies in Stellenbosch University, this...

SIMFER - Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine has activated a teleconsultation service aimed at recently discharged stroke patients and their families who should continue rehabilitation treatments. A.L.I.Ce OdV (Italian Stroke Association) spreads...

In 2020, within the framework of the #BrainLifeGoals campaign, the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) will again provide grants to support work in one of their focus areas. This year the focus will be on: Ensuring Equitable Access to Treatment,...

Stroke and dementia rank among the most pressing health issues in Europe. Cerebral small vessel diseases (SVDs) have emerged as a central link between these two major co-morbidities. SVDs account for more than 30% of strokes and at least 40% of dementia cases. They...