Category: News & Articles
Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could ... by performing short but frequent bouts of light physical activity. Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could ... but frequent bouts of light physical activity. This is the hope of a recovery and rehabilitation trial currently being undertaken at the ...
Category: News & Articles
... to a brain 'fertiliser' could help to improve quality of life for stroke survivors. A hormone already at our fingertips could provide a ... ‘brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for stroke survivors, potentially even months or years after experiencing a ... of growth hormone in survivors could be a new link between stroke and recovery,” Dr Ong said. The research team evaluated the effects of ...
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... process for patients suffering from arm impairment due to stroke A world-first app developed in conjunction with the University of ... process for patients suffering from an arm impairment due to stroke . Occupational therapists and physiotherapists will have ... and help deliver the best outcome for patients in this critical recovery period,” she added. The app’s internal algorithm considers ...
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The second phase of a study into the recovery benefits of music for stroke survivors will be celebrated with ... on Monday, June 3. Brainwaves Choir has brought speech benefits for stroke survivors The second phase of a study into the recovery benefits ...
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While a stroke generally results in years of rigorous rehabilitation and ... Cyril miraculously returned to work just 4 days after experiencing a stroke. Watching Cyril Edwards busily shuck oysters at The Oyster Hut in ... to work just 4 days after experiencing a stroke. This incredible recovery was due to Chris Levi’s remarkable research. “By the time I ...
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Newcastle’s renowned stroke team is extending its international reach, with Chinese PhD ... from Harbin Medical University in China Newcastle’s renowned stroke team is extending its international reach, with Chinese PhD ... medicine. “We use herbs for neuro protection and acupuncture for recovery, and these approaches are well accepted by patients,” she ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
What are your research interests? People who have had a stroke find it very difficult to be active and so can sit for long ... short bursts of activity could improve health and wellbeing after stroke. I’m also interested in how people can prevent a second stroke, ... lots of questions and ideas about how we could do better to improve recovery, so I started researching to seek the answers. My main driver ...
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... used in a world-first training program developed by Hunter-based stroke researchers, aimed at upskilling hospital staff and optimising workflows to get stroke patients treated or transferred faster. Virtual reality (VR) ... acute care advancements and telehealth initiatives, along with stroke recovery research at HMRI and how patients can get involved. With more ...
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The Hunter’s renowned stroke research group is to be bolstered by the return of award-winning ... on acute care and rehabilitation projects. The Hunter’s renowned stroke research group is to be bolstered by the return of award-winning ... and found a signature in patients who were likely to excel in their recovery. He will be resuming that project from June this year with a ...
Category: General
... neuroscientist, Professor Neil Sims, presenting on 'Astrocytes in stroke: influences on tissue damage and functional recovery.' The HMRI June Seminar Series features ... neuroscientist, Professor Neil Sims, presenting on 'Astrocytes in stroke: influences on tissue damage and functional recovery.' Where: ...