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Galway medical device firm raises €6.4m to develop stroke treatment
Galway medical device company Ceroflo has closed out an investment round which has raised €6.4m to advance its disruptive technology to revolutionise the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD), a leading cause of stroke.
ALONE call for an immediate action plan on loneliness as data reveals concerning trend
ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, has called for action from the Department of Health on loneliness, as new data shows that Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe.
How to identify different types of stress during Stress Awareness month
April is Stress Awareness month, and Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is raising awareness of the types of stress people can suffer from.
University of Galway-led study finds people with sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke
A global study into causes of stroke, co-led from University of Galway, has identified that sleep problems can increase the likelihood of having a stroke.
Highlighting the challenge of living with an acquired brain injury
by Dr. Denise O’Dwyer, Principal Psychologist, National Learning Network (NLN) and Ciara Hennigan, Senior Instructor, Quest Brain Injury Services, Galway.
Highlighting the challenge of living with an acquired brain injury
by Dr. Denise O’Dwyer, Principal Psychologist, National Learning Network (NLN) and Ciara Hennigan, Senior Instructor, Quest Brain Injury Services, Galway.
Face your fears and abseil this April with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
This spring, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland challenges you to face your fears while making a life-changing difference to survivors of brain injury and their families.
Croi webinar tonight on role of cholesterol in heart disease
The role of cholesterol in Heart Disease will be outlined tonight (Thursday Nov 24) in a webinar to be hosted by Croi.
Learning to spot the warning signs of stroke
When you hear the word stroke, does it fill you with dread and fear? Maybe that is because someone you know or love is affected by the condition. Or perhaps, fortunately, you do not have first-hand experience, but are aware of the statistics surrounding it which make worrying reading. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Ireland with 2,500 stroke related deaths occurring each year. It is also one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.
Worldwide movement aimed at highlighting cholesterol health issues established
Broadcaster Daithí O Sé has called on all those over 45 to have their cholesterol level checked the next time they visit their GP as new research from the heart and stroke charity Croí, supported by Novartis Ireland, reveals that the majority of respondents (83%) do not mention cholesterol when thinking about their heart health.
