NEW STUDY. Physical activity not only reduces the risk of stroke. Individuals who walk at least 30 minutes a day also have a lower risk of severe stroke, according to a new study in Neurology. “It is remarkable that even light physical activity can have such a clear link to stroke outcomes,” says Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, professor of rehabilitation medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. The study shows no…
Large-scale genetic study provides new insight into the causes of stroke
NEW STUDY. An international research consortium studying 520,000 individuals from around the world has identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke, thus tripling the number of gene regions known to affect stroke risk. “A first step towards developing more personalized treatments”, says co-author Christina Jern, Professor at Sahlgrenska Academy. The results demonstrate shared genetic influences with multiple related vascular conditions, especially blood pressure, but also coronary artery disease, venous…
The world’s largest conference on stroke is taking place in Gothenburg
SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS. In May more than 4,000 delegates will gather at the Swedish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Gothenburg for the 4th European Stroke Organisation Conference. Stroke Centre West is behind the successful efforts to attract the conference here. The conference takes place May 16-18 at the Swedish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Gothenburg. Until March 13 you can register at a reduced registration fee. The fact that the conference…
“Healthcare professionals and policymakers must acknowledge gender differences when it comes to stroke”
NEW STUDY. As the average age of the global population rises, so does the incidence of stroke, particularly among women. To reduce the risk of stroke and improve treatment of women, healthcare professionals and policymakers must acknowledge differences between the sexes and adopt gender-specific guidelines around the world. A new Nature Reviews in Neurology article states the case emphatically. A group of researchers from Women Initiative for Stroke in Europe…
Horse riding and rhythm-and-music helping stroke recovery
NEW STUDY. Horseback riding and rhythm-and-music therapies may improve stroke survivors’ perception of recovery, gait, balance, grip strength and cognition years after their stroke, according to new research in the prestigious American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. Researchers studied 123 Swedish men and women aged 50-75 who had suffered strokes between 10 months and 5 years earlier. Trial participants were randomly assigned to rhythm-and-music therapy, horse-riding therapy or ordinary care, with…