Category Archives: Stroke Treatment

Athersys, University Hospitals partner for clinical trials of MultiStem for stroke

University Hospitals Case Medical Center will be one of 25 institutions in the U.S. to take part in a phase 2 clinical trial of a stem cell treatment for stroke developed by Cleveland-based Athersys (NASDAQ:ATHX). The Plain Dealer reports that MultiStem will be administered via a one-time IV infusion to 140 patients at UH and the other sites over the next 18 months to test for effectiveness and safety. Continue reading →

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Promising new compound for treating stroke produced

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new chemical compound that has great potential for the possible treatment of brain damage caused by stroke has been designed and produced by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. The compound binds 1,000 times more effectively to the target protein in the brain than the potential drug currently being tested on stroke victims. Stroke causes the brain to release large amounts of glutamate, an activating signal compound, all at once Continue reading →

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New chemical compound to treat brain damage from stroke

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have designed, produced and patented a new chemical compound for the possible treatment of brain damage caused by stroke. The compound binds 1,000 times more effectively to the target protein in the brain than the potential drug currently being tested on stroke victims. The results of biological tests have just been published in the renowned journal PNAS Continue reading →

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Blood clot grabber could save stroke victims' lives

By Pat Hagan Last updated at 8:08 AM on 21st February 2012 A device that ‘traps’ blood clots so they can be safely removed from the brain could be a radical new treatment for stroke. Continue reading →

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University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Athersys team up in national trial of stem cell therapy for stroke

Hundreds of thousands of stroke patients each year receive no medical help but supportive care. But a Phase 2 national clinical trial enrolling patients at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and other institutions may provide a glimmer of hope. Continue reading →

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Promising new compound for treating stroke

Public release date: 21-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Anders Bach anba@farma.ku.dk (45) 40-32-08-06 University of Copenhagen Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have designed, produced and patented a new chemical compound for the possible treatment of brain damage caused by stroke. The compound binds 1,000 times more effectively to the target protein in the brain than the potential drug currently being tested on stroke victims. The results of biological tests have just been published in the renowned journal PNAS. Continue reading →

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NHS doctors pilot app to help patients get best treatment

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The app that could save life after a stroke

MEDICAL experts from the North East are piloting a new tool to ensure stroke patients get the best treatment. Having developed the FAST acronym – face, arms, speech and time – which has been seen on national TV adverts, the Newcastle University and NHS team are now trying out an app for use on smartphones or tablets. The iPad app, called DASH II, aims to help people who have had a stroke and their medical team work out which course of treatment is most suitable for them. Continue reading →

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Treatment For Stroke – Video

04-12-2011 21:31 www.anginarex.com – Treatment For Stroke? Continue reading →

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Smartphone app helps stroke victims

Stroke patients could be helped to hospital quicker with a new smartphone app. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are set to release an application called Fast which identifies key symptoms of a stroke. It is hoped the app will help diagnosis, treatment and prevention in the future. Continue reading →

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