Congress newsletter a must-read

April 10, 2019 The Canadian Stroke Congress has selected paediatric neurologist Dr. Gabrielle deVeber to deliver the prestigious Hnatyshyn Lecture. It has also announced some of the expert speakers for the 2019 meeting in Ottawa from Oct. 3-5. Read the Congress newsletter released today to find out more.

Get involved in CPSR-funded clinical trials

April 9, 2019 A number of important CPSR-funded clinical trials are underway across Canada. Learn more and get involved!

'Combination approach' to rehab therapy improves cognition for people with stroke

March 18, 2019 The first clinical trial testing a novel pairing of aerobic exercise and cognitive training showed that chronic stroke patients who received the combination approach made large gains in cognitive recovery.

Stroke Congress website chock-full of information

March 15, 2019 Abstract submission for the Canadian Stroke Congress, co-chaired by Drs Sean Dukelow and Frank Silver, opened on March 4 for what promises to be the biggest and best meeting yet. The Congress takes place in Ottawa during the peak of fall colours from Oct. 3 to 5 at the Shaw Centre.

2019 Update to AEROBICS guidelines now available

March 15, 2019 The 2019 Update to the AEROBICS guidelines for stroke recovery have now been posted on the Stroke Engine website. The update to these important guidelines was funded in part by the Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery. Read them here: https://www.strokengine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/

Save the dates for the Canadian Stroke Congress

February 11, 2019 The Canadian Stroke Congress - Canada's biggest and best meeting focused on stroke - takes place in Ottawa from Oct. 3 to 5, 2019. The Call for Abstracts opens on March 4, 2019.

Nominations open for prestigious Hnatyshyn Lecture

February 7, 2019 The Hnatyshyn Lecture is awarded to an individual who has made a significant and positive impact on health through his/her contribution to research, clinical care in any discipline, systems change and/or support for people with lived experience in the field of stroke in Canada; this contribution

CPSR-funded study reveals absentmindedness points to earlier warning signs of silent strokes among people at risk

February 6, 2019 Adults who notice that they frequently lose their train of thought or often become sidetracked may in fact be displaying earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a 'silent stroke,' suggests a Baycrest study

The all-new Canadian Stroke Best Practices website is live!

January 23, 2019 Heart & Stroke has created a new Canadian Stroke Best Practices (CSBP) website, designed to provide easy access to the most current evidence-based stroke recommendations, resources, webinars, and events.

Online course aims to improve practice, enhance lives of people living with stroke

January 16, 2019 CPSR-funded course has been accessed by 900 clinicians since 2017