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The rat race is over: New livestock model for stroke could speed discovery
It is well-known in the medical field that the pig brain shares certain physiological and anatomical similarities with the human brain. So similar are the two that researchers at the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed the first U.S....
The importance of the SAFE and ESO Memorandum of Understanding
Two of the most influential bodies in Europe concerning stroke care are the European Stroke Organisation known as ESO, and the Stroke Alliance for Europe, commonly known as SAFE. And these two have joined forces earlier this year to support awareness, prevention and...
Immune cells may heal bleeding brain after strokes
While immune cells called neutrophils are known to act as infantry in the body's war on germs, a National Institutes of Health-funded study suggests they can act as medics as well. By studying rodents, researchers showed that instead of attacking germs, some...
Action on Stroke – Live Webinar 2017: Wednesday, 21st September 2017
The Economist Events and sponsor The Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance hosted a webinar "Action on Stroke", on September 21st 10:00 am EST/3:00 pm GMT, to address policy approaches to stroke prevention. With heart disease and stroke as some of the leading...
Determining motor deficits more precisely following a stroke
After a stroke, many people are unable to successfully perform basic hand movements in everyday life. The reason are symptoms of hemiparesis resulting from damage to the brain. These very frequently affect fine motor skills. A team from the Technical University of...
