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#STROKE Comments & Opinions by @mayank_G0 & @draravindganesh: Selective recruitment into clinical trials based on factors other than those outlined in the study selection criteria threatens both the internal and external validity of the trial. @DCNSNeuro ahajrnls.org/44E4C78
“In the beginning, I couldn’t speak at all. I was five months in the hospital. I had to re-learn everything.” @UCalgaryMed researchers helping stroke patients regain their ability to speak | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/11135436/…
Listen to Drs. Katie Grouse and Aaron Switzer discuss his article from the latest Disorders of #CSF Dynamics issue. Full episode available on all podcast platforms or at hubs.la/Q03stYZ50. Get CME for this episode at hubs.la/Q03sv60t0.
🚨 In this worldwide Practice Current survey of neurologists on mgmt of MCI, there was cautious optimism re: anti-amyloid therapies, with concerns about side effects but a general interest to prescribe: neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CP… @GrahamAMcLeod, Aaron Switzer, Eric Smith @DCNSNeuro
Congrats to @FaizanK91 @JHolodinsky Dr. Kirsten Fiest and Dr. Diane Lorenzetti on their paper identifying new predictors for life-threatening blood clots and bleeding complications in patients with cancer – important for decisions regarding anticoagulant treatment. #VTE
Estimating the clinical penumbra🌒 in acute #stroke. Check out this #ESCAPE-NA1 sub-analysis by @UPensato @StrokeJournal 👀🚨 #neurorad #neuroIR @MDStebnerAl @mayank_G0 @mihill68 @DCNSNeuro ⏩j-stroke.org/journal/view.p…
Thank you to Muse Laroyia and Dr. Bhavini Gohel for their advocacy around climate change and neurological health. "Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs" theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke… via @ConversationCA @UCalgaryMed
APRN is having a seminar today at noon with neuroscientist, Dr. Stephanie Shiers, and neurologist Dr. Douglas Zochodne about research updates in the clinical and preclinical fields of Diabetic Neuropathy. Register to receive the zoom link: us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=e4e3c…
May 9 - Don't miss out! Dive into groundbreaking research with keynotes, expert talks, and trainee presentations exploring the intersection of stress and addiction, and what that means for research, treatment, and policy. Register: tickettailor.com/events/themath…
🚨 Cherry picking of patients can be a major problem in acute stroke trials. @mayank_G0 and I discuss factors contributing to cherry picking (such as the What's In It For Us [WIIFU] problem) + how we might measure and mitigate it: ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST… @DCNSNeuro @StrokeAHA_ASA
New study published in Neurology shows transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) plus speech therapy can significantly improve speech in people with post-stroke aphasia, even years after stroke. Read more: ucalgary.ca/news/study-rev… #StrokeRecovery #TMS
#MentalHealth Week is coming! Join @MathisonCentre for two insightful events: May 6 – Let’s Talk About Depression tickettailor.com/events/themath… May 9 – The Intersection of Stress and Addiction tickettailor.com/events/themath…
Thank you to @margot_rubin for sharing @UCalgaryMed research into apashia treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation after stroke. @HotchkissBrain calgary.citynews.ca/video/2025/04/…
Thanks to @CTVMarkVillani for sharing Lucy's story and the @UCalgaryMed research into treatments to improve speech after a stroke! Paper is published in neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN….
Researchers at the University of Calgary are using a brain stimulation treatment in an effort to improve speech disorders caused by a stroke. @CTVMarkVillani has more. #yyc #calgary ctvnews.ca/calgary/video/…
Inspiring patient advocate Don Snider and Dr. Michael Hill talk with @AlbertaatNoon about life after a stroke cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…
Abstract deadline for 2025 Transdisciplinary Maternal and Child Health Graduate Research Symposium @UofCr4kids is April 14! Register for the April 20 event here: research4kids.ucalgary.ca/trainees/achri…
Our latest review on Spot Sign in Intracerebral Hemorrhage is available on #Stroke. #SpotSign is coming back! @johanna_ospel @American_Heart @StrokeAHA_ASA @HumanitasMilano @DCNSNeuro ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST…
Honored to have Dr Sean Dukelow from @UCalgaryMed & @HotchkissBrain to visit @TheFlorey and share his work in stroke rehab with the Young Stroke Service and the wider stroke team 🧠 #stroke #strokecare #youngstroke #strokerehab
Lead author of the study Dr. Faizan Khan, PhD, emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring and lifelong preventative care for stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, long after hospital discharge. @DCNSNeuro @HotchkissBrain @LibinInstitute @OBrien_IPH @JAMA_current
Global study led by #UCalgary researchers shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack will have another stroke within 10 years bit.ly/4cm7RSl @UCalgaryMed
Today, on World Neurosurgeon’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary work of neurosurgeons around the globe—and especially within @DCNSNeuro . Thank you to our members for their skill, resilience and ongoing contributions to patient care, research, and education.
