Our Stroke Research team’s efforts are highlighted in the latest BLOC-ICH study newsletter. Our team puts Aberdeen Royal Infirmary among the top recruiting centres. Well done to the stroke doctors and research nurses Vicky and Janice!
The BLOC-ICH* study looks at a new way to treat patients who suffered an intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). This is a type of stroke caused by spontaneous bleeding in to the brain. Previous research has found that this is often followed by a swelling (inflammation) of the brain around the bleeding. The swelling can damage the brain and lead to long term consequences or even life-long disability. The new treatment is aiming at reducing the swelling. For more information you can visit the trial website.
To see what other Stroke research is being done in Aberdeen visit our Trials pages.
*This project is funded by the NIHR through a Clinician Scientist Award to Dr Adrian Parry-Jones.
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