Top Swedish researcher to head-up HMRI.
A Swedish professor has been appointed as the next Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
View ArticleHypothermia could be key stroke treatment
A Newcastle University research team is investigating the use of hypothermia to reduce brain injury to stroke patients.
View ArticleStroke victims 'miraculous' response to heart drug
Newcastle University neurosurgeon, Dr Neil Spratt, says trials of the heart drug Tenecteplase for stroke victims has caused sometimes 'miraculous recoveries.'
View ArticleStroke conference to hear latest in genetics
The world's leading stroke researchers are gathering in Newcastle to hear the latest discoveries in genetic profiling and how it can help predict how stroke patients will respond to treatment.
View ArticleStroke researchers make genetic discovery
Pre-determining the risk factors for stroke has taken another step forward with Newcastle researchers making a significant genetic discovery.
View ArticleNewcastle stroke drug trial to expand world-wide
A Newcastle trial of a revolutionary clot busting drug that is successfully treating stroke victims, is about to be expanded nationally and internationally.
View ArticleNew report highlights hospital mortality rates
A new report into hospital deaths has found Newcastle's John Hunter and Cessnock hospitals recorded higher than expected mortality rates for stroke and heart attacks respectively.
View ArticleHunter GPs to join minor stroke clinical trial
A clinical trial that monitors people who have experienced a transient ischemic attack, known as a minor stroke or funny turn, is being expanded by researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
View ArticleHunter's ambulances will trial stroke detectors
The Hunter region's been chosen as the international testing sits for a revolutionary stroke detector.
View ArticleFast response times key to curing stroke
Hunter researchers say significant breakthroughs in the treatment of stroke will only be effective if people know how important it is to seek help immediately.
View ArticleHunter's stroke imaging program takes out health award
Hunter New England Health's revolutionary stroke imaging program has taken out a New South Wales health award overnight.
View ArticleNeurological health care to be enhanced thanks to state-of-the-art machine
Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital unveils a machine that could revolutionise how neurological conditions are detected and treated.
View ArticleResearchers call for overhaul of rehab programs for older stroke survivors
Australian researchers are calling for a national strategy to maintain or improve physical function in older stroke survivors.
View ArticleWorld-first study looking at sedentary lifestyles of stroke patients underway...
A world-leading study into the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on stroke patients is underway in Newcastle.
View ArticleCommunity support group helping aphasia patients re-learn communication...
A community support group is helping people living with aphasia re-learn life skills.
View ArticleEvery bit of exercise helps stroke patients, researchers find
Scientists uncover links between stroke patients exercising and reducing the risk of the condition recurring, finding constant exercise helps lower blood pressure.
View ArticleSinging triggers memories in those who struggle to remember
A singing group on the NSW mid-north coast helps people with dementia and those recovering from a stroke get more out of life.
View ArticleRural patients left for hours with undiagnosed stroke, promoting calls for...
The Stroke Foundation says patients with brain clots and haemorrhages are being left for hours untreated in rural hospitals which do not have the equipment or expertise to support them.
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