ARPA-H launches FRONT program to regrow damaged brain tissue
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) - 10-Jul-2025A new U.S. initiative aims to restore brain function using stem cells and regenerative medicine
Stroke News
AI boosts stroke treatment precision
University of Exeter - 24-Apr-2025Machine learning helps doctors deliver faster, more personalised care with clot-busting drugs
Telomere length and brain health: A new clue to ageing-related diseases
American Heart Association - 30-Jan-2025Shorter telomeres link to higher stroke and dementia risk—but lifestyle matters
New scanner helps detect stroke-related brain damage with lower magnetic fields
Independent - 09-Dec-2024It can identify brain conditions like bleeds and changes in small blood vessels
Early anticoagulants reduce repeat stroke risk for irregular heartbeat patients
The Guardian - 24-Oct-2024Research shows early treatment may prevent hundreds of strokes safely
CorTec receives green light for brain implant trials in the USA
Heise Online - 14-Oct-2024German neurotech company aims to revolutionize stroke recovery with its brain interchange system
Lifestyle and climate change fuels global stroke epidemic
Independent - 19-Sep-2024Air pollution, rising temperatures, and obesity are the major culprits
Advances in early detection and prevention of heart disease
The Guardian - 31-Aug-2024Long-term study reveals key early detection markers for heart disease prevention
Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults
Independent - 25-Jun-2024This highlights the need to address chronic loneliness as a public health concern
Childhood tobacco exposure increases the likelihood of adult stroke
Live Forever Club - 24-May-2024Study highlights the urgent need for preventative measures
Novel robotic system measures arm use for better therapy in stroke patients
Tech Xplore - 28-Nov-2023AI to track arm movements after stroke, helping survivors regain strength and independence
Scientists find a new way to replace lost neurons after stroke
Kyushu University - 17-Oct-2023Microglia conversion sparks a paradigm shift in stroke treatment
New AI-powered trousers help paralysed patients walk again
BBC - 15-Aug-2023NeuroSkin mirrors the impulses sent to a healthy leg and recreates movement in the weakened leg
Is a daily aspirin regimen necessary for everyone? Not really, study finds
New Scientist - 26-Jul-2023Aspirin found to increase the risk of brain bleeds in older healthy individuals
Sleep struggles boost stroke risk, particularly among under 50s, study suggests
Independent - 07-Jun-2023Insomnia symptoms can increase the likelihood of stroke, highlighting the potential benefits of improved sleep therapies
Athersys’ stem cell therapy falls short in Japanese stroke trial
FierceBiotech - 20-May-2022Multistem shows promise in secondary measures but misses key endpoint
New study reported the benefits of drinking of tea or coffee
Independent - 17-Nov-2021Drinking coffee and tea reduces the risk of dementia and ischaemic stroke
Elevian has secured $40 million for anti-aging diseases and heart stroke
FierceBiotech - 17-Sep-2021$40 million for clinical research, lead program-stroke recovery focuses GDF11
In-silico drug modelling for treatment of stroke
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Aug-2021Rapamycin analogs may help prevent cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CIRI)
FDA approved first brain-computer interface stroke recovery device
Medgadget - 29-Apr-2021Neurolutions' robot exoskeleton improves recovery from disability in stroke patients
Reprogrammed skin cells heal damaged brain tissue in mice
Medical Xpress - 19-Mar-2021Restored 90% of motor function forming new blood vessels after an ischemic stroke
Stroke rates declined in older adults of Denmark
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) - 10-Feb-2021With the improvements in awareness and better patient care, death rates and incidence of stroke decreased
Brain implants may restore movement in stroke survivors
Thomas Jefferson University - 02-Feb-2021Early trials of robotic brace coupled with brain implants to improve mobility of stroke patients
Brain-machine interface combined with robotics to help stroke survivors
Medgadget - 12-Jan-2021Able to read brain intentions and improve arm movements in stroke patients
Low cost therapy cut down heart attack risk by 40%
CNN - 15-Nov-2020Generic polypill along with aspirin reduces the risk of heart problems
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