Stroke Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 3 Issue 9
October 11, 2011
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Dutch engineers make ‘robot legs’ for stroke patients
October 11, 2011Source: BBC 23rd September 2011
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Scientists in the Netherlands are using robotic legs to try to improve the movement of stroke patients. The prototype device works by training the body and mind of a patient to recover a more natural step. It is hoped a commercial version could be made available to rehabilitation centres around the world as early as next year.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Middlesborough stroke rehab programme ‘success’
October 11, 2011Source: BBC 28th September 2011
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A rehabilitation programme in Middlesborough is claiming progress in treating stroke patients using intensive therapy methods. The programme aims to improve balance, movement and hand-eye co-ordination through gym use and boxing classes.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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The Challenge for Radiology! Imaging for Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
October 11, 2011Source: Synergy News
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Article
In a nutshell: In this feature, Dr Andrew Beale, National Clinical Lead for NHS Improvement, and Victoria Brown, National Imaging Lead for NHS Improvement provide an overview of the issues relating to imaging for stroke and TIA. They discuss current guidance, the role of thrombolysis and recent advances.
Length of publication: 2 pages
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Study raises concern over stroke surgery safety
October 11, 2011Source: NursingTimes.net
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: New research suggests that surgery for treating strokes is significantly more dangerous than using medicine to treat the condition. A study ended early after patients who underwent surgery on their arteries were found to be twice as much at risk of potentially fatal events than those who were just given drugs.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Lancs and Cumbria improve stroke care
October 11, 2011Source: E-Health Insider 21st September 2011
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A large-scale telestroke service has gone live across Lancashire and Cumbria, allowing consultants to assess patients for thrombolysis treatment by video-link. Fifteen consultants have been given a laptop in their own home that links to a specially designed ‘telecart’ positioned at the patient’s bedside in one of the eight hospitals in the stroke network.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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