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Neurotechnology Improves Upper Limb Motor Rehabilitation in Severe Chronic Stroke

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By Peter Vanacker, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium Upper limb motor deficits in severe stroke survivors often remain unresolved. In contrast with mildly and moderately impaired stroke victims, survivors with severe deficits show often unpredictable and negligible treatment effects with classical rehabilitative treatments. Novel neurotechnologies seems promising to support upper limb motor restoration. They often offer […]

European Stroke Action Plan Implementation: First Steering Committee meeting held in Munich

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Munich, 29 August 2019 The first Steering Committee meeting for implementation of the European Stroke Action Plan (ESAP) took place in Munich. The Steering Committee’s main tasks include defining a strategic framework, identifying the key performance indicators (KPI) for monitoring the quality of care and reaching targets, as well as providing a definition of a […]

Sometimes Age Doesn’t Matter

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By Dr Linxin Li, Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Oxford University, UK Mr X was referred to our TIA clinic last month. He is in his late-60s. Although retired, he has remained active in life. He has known history of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and has smoked 18-20 cigarettes/day for […]

ESOC 2021 Helsinki, Finland

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ESOC 2021 – Helsinki ESO is proud to announce the 2021 ESO Conference (ESOC) will be hosted by Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) Neurocenter in Helsinki, Finland. ESOC2021 will take place at  Expo and Convention Centre Messukeskus Helsinki. Further details will be published in due time. We thank all who responded to our call for a […]

Genealogy of Aneurysms

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Comment Authors: Renato Oliveira, Diana Aguiar de Sousa, Department of Neurology, Hospital de Santa Maria, University of Lisbon, Portugal Original Article: CCM Zuurbier, JP Greving, GJE Rinkel, YM Ruigrok. 2019; Higher risk of intracranial aneurysms and subarachnoid haemorrhage in siblings of families with intracranial aneurysms; European Stroke Journal; DOI: 10.1177/2396987319868048 A brain aneurysm in the […]

ESO Department to Department Visit Report – Răzvan Alexandru Radu

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By Răzvan Alexandru Radu, Resident Neurologist, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, Romania 10-23 June, 2019ESO Department to Department Visit Programme 2019Host Institution: Stroke Unit, University Hospital Vall d’Hebron Barcelona First of all I would like to thank ESO and Dr. Marta Rubiera for giving me the opportunity to visit the Stroke Unit of the University Hospital […]

FESO Interview with Grégoire Boulouis

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To qualify as an FESO, members must demonstrate scientific quality and a willingness to actively volunteer in ESO. There are no age requirements, but FESO must meet minimum standards. FESO receive additional benefits, including participation in the Council of Fellows. Visit our website for more information on how to distinguish yourself as a FESO. We […]

ESO Committee Corner: Social Media Committee

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The WHO defined eHealth or digital healthcare as the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health. This is a controversial entity becoming more relevant every year. The interest toward e-health is becoming a priority for the medical community, charities, patients/families suffering from many diseases as well as stroke. Main examples of e-health (excluding […]