BSSG Stroke News

This page contains links to news items related to stroke that have been published recently on the ABC News website and elsewhere. You may see these articles simply by clicking the headline in the left-hand column.

News Items on Stroke Related Matters
Headline Date Summary
Study looks at memory after surgery June 29, 2011 A trial by doctors in Melbourne is investigating the long-term impacts of anaesthetic on the memory of elderly patients.
Brain research institute opens in Melbourne June 24, 2011 The largest brain research centre in the southern hemisphere has opened and will allow patients to benefit directly from research and treatment.
The latest drug therapy that could prevent a lifetime of disability. May 30, 2011 Melbourne medical researchers are leading a worldwide trial on stroke therapy that could mean the difference between a patient walking out of hospital within a few days or being left permanently disabled.
Breakthrough made for stroke treatment September 22, 2010 Australian researchers claim to have found a way to switch off an enzyme that releases toxins into the brain after a stroke.
Neuroscience Research Australia September 28, 2010 Neuroscience Research Australia has received funding for a project to use the NBN to deliver stroke rehabilitation programs based on the Nintendo Wii gaming console. Read about this exciting project in Issue 40 of the NeuRA newsletter called Brainworks.
Stroke prevention initiatives September 13, 2010 The NSF released two new stroke prevention initatives to reinforce the FAST message at the recent launch of Stroke Week. There is a new Signs of Stroke website and an iPhone app which can be loaded onto an iPhone or iPad.
Computer games helping stroke patients August 12, 2010 Researchers are using computer games to help stroke patients regain the use of their arms.
Medicos urge for more stroke units in regions August 11, 2010 A medical lobby group says lives are being put at risk because several regional Queensland hospitals do not have an adequate stroke unit.
Baby boomers warned of heart attack, stroke risk May 19, 2010 A new study suggests one in five Australians aged over 55 has a 30 per cent chance of suffering a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke in the next five years.
Stroke victims regain speech through singing February 21, 2010 US scientists are restoring speech to stroke victims by getting them to sing words instead of speaking them, a leading neurologist says.
'FAST' signs help prevent stroke damage September 15, 2009 Tasmanians are being urged to educate themselves on how to recognise signs of a stroke and seek help.
Cholesterol 'wonder drugs' not so wonderful September 3, 2009 Australian researchers in Tasmania have discovered that statins, commonly prescribed to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, have significant negative side effects.
Lifting the Lid on Disability Report August 10, 2009 A shocking new report that exposes how people with a disability continue to be shut out of the Australian way of life has been released by the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council.
National Health Reform Report August 6, 2009 Presentation made by Rod Wilson on the National Health Reform Report at the BSSG meeting on August 6 2009.
More specialised stroke care needed, audit says August 4, 2009 An audit of Australia's major hospitals shows that each year, around 700 Australians are dying or becoming severely disabled from strokes because they are not getting access to specialised care.