Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial

Restart Collaboration, The Lancet, published online 22nd May 2019. Background/Clinical Relevance To look at whether or not antiplatelet therapy should be restarted for a patient following acute intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). Study aim/objectives To estimate the effects of antiplatelet therapy on recurrent ICH and whether this risk might exceed any reduction of occlusive vascular events. Method … Continue reading Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial

The Next Journal Club Meeting …

The next meeting will be on Wednesday the 7th August at 1.00pm in the Garden Room at the Royal Bournemouth Stroke Unit, the paper we will be discussing is: Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial, Restart Collabaration, The Lancet, published online 22nd May 2019.

Feasibility and effectiveness of repetitive gait training early after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Schröder J. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019;51(2):78-88 Background/clinical relevance: Repetitive gait training early after a stroke has been suggested in pre-clinical evidence as beneficial. Study aim/ objective: To look at the feasibility and effectiveness of repetitive gait training, within the first three months after a stroke and the effects on gait-specific outcomes. Method: Standard database … Continue reading Feasibility and effectiveness of repetitive gait training early after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.