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News from January 2024

Stroke experts to test new nerve stimulation therapy in bid to improve hand and arm weakness in stroke survivor

Stroke experts to test new nerve stimulation therapy in bid to improve hand and arm weakness in stroke survivor

17 Jan 24 - A new stroke treatment which delivers electrical pulses to the brain via a portable, pacemaker-like device whilst rehabilitation therapy is being carried out is to be tested in a pioneering trial in a bid to improve arm recovery after stroke.