Archive for January, 2012
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Most drivers unprepared to get behind the wheel after mild stroke, Canadian researchers find

People who have mild strokes do not receive enough guidance on the challenges of getting back behind the wheel, despite studies that show an increased risk of car accidents, according to Canadian research presented today at the International Stroke Conference. McGill University researcher Dr. Nicol Korner Bitensky and graduate student Anita Petzold surveyed more than [...]

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Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Measuring blood pressure on one arm not enough: study

Though most people get their blood pressure measured in one arm, a new study says it may not be enough. British researchers want readings to be taken from both arms. CTV’s medical specialist Avis Favaro explains. Read more: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120129/measuring-blood-pressure-in-both-arms-could-save-lives-study-120129/#ixzz1liJukVVe

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Congress abstract submission opens February 13

Abstract submission opens February 13 for the 2012 Canadian Stroke Congress, which is to be held in Calgary from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Researchers may submit abstracts by visiting www.strokecongress.ca under the “program” tab. Abstracts are welcome from national and international applicants from all disciplines and may be submitted in English or French and [...]

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Canadian Stroke Network Summer Studentship Program

The Canadian Stroke Network Summer Studentship program’s goal is to allow students to obtain research experience related to stroke and to provide support to undergraduate and medical students engaged in summer research projects in the area of stroke at a Canadian university or affiliated institution. Term Summer Studentships are intended to provide financial support for [...]

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Tymianski to deliver Hnatyshyn Lecture at Canadian Stroke Congress

Michael Tymianski, Canada Research Chair in Translational Stroke Research, will deliver the 2012 Hnatyshyn Lecture at the Canadian Stroke Congress in Calgary. The lecture is the featured plenary presentation at the Congress. Dr. Tymianski, a respected Toronto neurosurgeon and researcher, was selected by the Congress Program Committee. “Mike has made a tremendous contribution towards advancing [...]

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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

CSN with other health groups send letter to Harper urging action on sodium levels

The Canadian Stroke Network along with other health groups sent a letter to Stephen Harper urging the government take action to reduce sodium consumption in Canada. Click here to read the letter. The Globe and Mail wrote an article about the letter: Some of the country’s most prominent health organizations have banded together to demand [...]

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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Request for Proposals: Canadian Stroke Network and European Stroke Network Collaborative Research Initiative

The Canadian Stroke Network and European Stroke Network are excited to announce a new collaborative research initiative. Funding will be used to support collaborative research projects that involve both a Canadian and European arm. The proposal should be catalytic in nature, encouraging new areas of exploration or knowledge sharing between countries.  In addition, trainees (Masters, [...]

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Request for Proposals: Canadian Stroke Network and European Stroke Network Collaborative Research Initiative

The Canadian Stroke Network and European Stroke Network are excited to announce a new collaborative research initiative. Funding will be used to support collaborative research projects that involve both a Canadian and European arm. The proposal should be catalytic in nature, encouraging new areas of exploration or knowledge sharing between countries.  In addition, trainees (Masters, [...]

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