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The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke – including among younger users – Cambridge researchers have concluded after analysing data from more than 100 million people. Stroke is a major global health challenge – the third leading cause of death and disability...

The world’s first study to measure the effectiveness of a pioneering medical device to treat patients with traumatic head injuries will get underway at Addenbrooke’s Hospital this month (Feb). The Neurosciences and Trauma Critical Care team will work with patients to trial a selective brain-cooling collar, which is applied...

Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability to communicate naturally and fluently following a stroke, without the need for invasive brain implants. Read the paper: ‘ Wearable intelligent throat enables natural speech in stroke patients with...