Stem cells can become neurons within the stroke-injured brain – making them potential big players in recovery

November 20, 2018 New research is igniting excitement about the capacity of stem cells to improve stroke recovery and outlining new and compelling directions for stroke research.

Media Advisory: Ottawa Stroke Summit on Nov. 2 highlights innovations in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery

October 30, 2018 On Friday, Nov. 2, the stroke community comes together at the Ottawa Stroke Summit. Chairing the event are stroke neurologist Dr. Grant Stotts, Director of the Ottawa Stroke Program, and stroke rehabilitation specialist Dr. Debbie Timpson of Pembroke Regional Hospital.

Marijuana use might lead to higher risk of stroke, World Stroke Congress to be told

October 19, 2018 Review of U.S. hospital statistics shows rise in stroke incidence among marijuana users from 2010-14 while overall stroke prevalence remained stable

Canadian-led international study shows huge costs of delayed access to stroke care

October 18, 2018 “Faster treatment results in better outcomes and better quality of life,” said Dr. Michael Hill of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary, one of the study authors. “The speed of treatment is one of the modifiable factors that will improve outcomes and reduce cost at

Global experts gather in Montreal for opening of 11th World Stroke Congress

October 17, 2018 11th World Stroke Congress brings together leading international stroke experts and an unparalleled scientific program covering epidemiology, prevention, acute care, rehabilitation and recovery in 100s of sessions and oral posters. Congress is attended by close to 2500 stroke professionals,

Exercise might be the magic bullet for stroke survivors — but how do you get them to do it?

October 12, 2018 OTTAWA, October 12, 2018– Lynne Stacey is a physiotherapist who has spent a good part of her career working with people who have had strokes, from infants to seniors. But she didn’t recognize she had had a stroke herself one day in December 2015, just as she was getting ready to teach a

Brain Canada and Health Canada award major grant to CPSR research team

October 4, 2018 This project aims to scale-up the implementation of sustainable, evidence-based community exercise programs for those living with stroke and measure the impact of uptake.

CPSR-funded iWalk toolkit launches today

September 17, 2018 Free Toolkit for Physiotherapists to Better Assess Post-Stroke Gait   TORONTO, September 17, 2018– A clinical toolkit is now available to help physiotherapists use an evidence-informed approach to administering the 10-metre walk test and the 6-minute walk test with people post-stroke. 

Winners announced for 2018 CPSR Collaborative Innovation Grants and Trainee Awards

September 13, 2018 Following external review, the following researchers have been awarded CPSR Collaborative Innovation Grants and Trainee Awards for 2018-19. Thanks to all participants in this competition. The applications were of excellent quality and scope.

Stroke more deadly for women and poses a greater burden: Heart & Stroke Report

June 5, 2018 Stroke disrupts women’s lives, changes their roles and threatens their independence June 5, 2018 – Women are disproportionately affected by stroke throughout their lives: More women die of stroke than men, more women are living with the effects of stroke, they have worse outcomes and