Alteplase for ischaemic stroke - Stroke Association statement
The Commission on Human Medicine has advised that an expert working group will review information for the use of alteplase in the treatment of ischaemic stroke.
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Dr James Logan takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
Dr James Logan, TV presenter of Embarrassing Bodies, will hit the streets of Newcastle on 7 September, when he tackles the Great North Run for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association awarded Skills for Health Quality Mark
The Stroke Association has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark as a healthcare training provider. The award identifies the highest quality training that offers value for money and expert understanding of the health care industry.
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Father and son duo take on the Bupa Great North Run and Mini Great North Run for stroke
A Morecambe father will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September in memory of his Nanna who had a stroke, while his four year old son will compete in the Mini Run, all in support of the Stroke Association.
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Hexham teacher takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
A Hexham teacher who lost her dad to stroke will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Research shows an association between stroke mortality and weekend working - Stroke Association response
Data from the Royal College of Physicians Stroke programme has been used to analyse the effect of 7 day working of doctors and nurses in relation to mortality after stroke.
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Optogenetics and stroke recovery - Stroke Association response
Recent research done on mice suggests that stimulating the part of the brain which controls movement may improve recovery after a stroke.
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Cyclist takes on 1,100 mile challenge for Stroke Association in memory of his father
Tom Williams, a young graduate from Bridgend, is cycling 1100 miles from Calais to Rome in memory of his father who died of stroke.
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Halifax ‘superwoman’s’ dream comes true
The dreams of fundraising superstar, Amanda Morris, from Halifax, came true this week, when she came face to face with one of the Stroke Association’s top celebrity supporters, Greg James.
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Life After Stroke grows in Rochdale with new charity allotment
Stroke survivors and their carers in Rochdale can now enjoy gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables, after a new accessible allotment has officially opened in Rochdale.
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Herne Hill resident tackles Resolution Run for stroke
Herne Hill resident and first time runner Ella Mathew is raring to go as she makes her final preparations to take on the Resolution Run in Hyde Park, for the Stroke Association.
Ella, 30, is taking on the 3.1 mile challenge on Sunday 21 September, just 6 days before her wedding, after she had a stroke when she was only 8 years old. After her stroke, Ella struggled to read, write, walk and even -
Going…Going…Gone! BBC’s Nick Davies flogs antiques for stroke
The Stroke Association are hosting an antique valuation day on Wednesday 17 September with the help from Nick Davies of BBC Flog it! to raise vital funds for the charity.
Antique lovers are encouraged to make a beeline for the valuation day which will be held at the Life after Stroke Centre from 10am to 2pm. In the style of the much-loved BBC show, residents can dust off their antiques and
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