📱Can a smartphone app improve medication adherence & risk-factor control? 💊In 209 stroke survivors, using an app significantly improved medication adherence 🍎Healthy diet and physical activity were also improved in those using the app https://lnkd.in/einUjzpm Veena Babu
World Stroke Organization
Non-profit Organizations
Dedicated to improve stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support.
About us
The World Stroke Organization is the only global body solely focused on stroke. With around 4000 individual and 90 society members spanning every global region, we represent over 55,000 stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings.
- Website
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http://world-stroke.org
External link for World Stroke Organization
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Stroke, uniting Stroke community, Stroke Education, Stroke Research, World Stroke Congress, and Stroke awareness and advocacy
Locations
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Primary
Rue François Versonnex 7
Geneva, 1207, CH
Employees at World Stroke Organization
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Maria (Mia) Fredin Grupper
Executive Director at World Stroke Organization | Director Association Management Strategy Kenes Group
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Jera KRUJA
Fellow of European Academy of Neurology
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Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado,MD, FAANS, FACS
Professor of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus School of Medicine
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Caleb Gbiri
Professor (Assoc) & Consultant Neurophysiotherapist, Mental Health Physiotherapist, Forensic Physiotherapist and Disability/Wellness/Stress…
Updates
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📢World Stroke Academy May #PaperOfTheMonth is here: Controversies in #Stroke Recovery: is there a role for Fluoxetine? https://lnkd.in/etgnChDt Dr. Gustavo Saposnik Gillian Mead
The Paper of The Month - May - World Stroke Academy
https://world-stroke-academy.org
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The WSO and World Health Organization #SEARO countries recently held a meeting focused on capacity building for #strokecare and #neurointervention. WHO SEARO is supporting neurologists, physicians, or #neurointerventionalists for the Asian Stroke Summer School, organized by Dr. Sylaja and the University of Bern, from July 11 to 13. Additionally, WHO SEARO is supporting 22 delegates from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia. This initiative aims to enhance stroke care expertise across the region. Stay tuned for more updates!
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🗓️ We are happy to announce that the WSC 2024 Clinical Trial Abstract submission deadline has been extended! This is your chance to contribute to the future of stroke care and present your findings on a global stage. ➡️ You now have until 17 June, 23:59 CET to submit your innovative research: https://bit.ly/4dQ0Ol3 #StrokeResearch #StrokeCare #WSC2024 #ClinicalTrials
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📣 FANTASTIC NEWS! 🏆 The Fast Heroes campaign has won the PR Week Award for Best Campaign in Europe/Outside the UK. WSO is very proud of our campaign partnership with the Boehringer Ingelheim-Angels Initiative. Public awareness of stroke symptoms is the first step to treatment. This campaign, which leverages the enthusiasm, curiosity and love that children have for their grandparents, has already helped save lives. Thank you and congratulations to all WSO members who have worked to implement the Fast Heroes campaign in schools and communities around the world. https://lnkd.in/eZMDKB8d Boehringer Ingelheim PRWeek UK #FAST #BeFAST #strokeawareness #stroke #awardwinner Catherine Turner Lucan TV
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Last chance! 📢 The clinical trial abstract submission deadline is TODAY! Submit your groundbreaking research for #WSC2024 before the clock strikes midnight and be part of the global conversation on stroke care innovation: https://bit.ly/4dMO8LK We can't wait to hear from you! #StrokeCare #BrainHealth #StrokeResearch #StrokePrevention
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As part of the commemoration of World Hypertension Day, WSO President-elect Prof Jeyeraj Pandian participated in a SEAHEARTS webinar alongside colleagues from Resolve and the World Health Organization. Prof Pandian shared WSO’s work on hypertension control initiatives in South East Asia region. SEAHEARTS partners are working towards the largest global expansion of hypertension coverage as part of public healthcare. By addressing the leading cause of stroke, we have the potential to half stroke incidence. Find out more about SEAHEARTS https://lnkd.in/eHUP7dTJ #worldhypertensionday #HEARTS #CVD #SEAHEARTS #stroke #publichealth
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Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting clinical trial abstracts for #WSC2024! ⌛ If you have groundbreaking research to share, now is the time to act. Submit your abstract before it's too late and showcase your contributions to advancing stroke care: https://bit.ly/44Te04Q #StrokeCare #BrainHealth #StrokeResearch
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Get ready to become part of the 16th World Stroke Congress which is tailored to explore the forefront of stroke and cerebrovascular disease topics! ➡️ Expand your knowledge, connect with experts, and contribute to advancing stroke care. 🔗 Reserve your place today: https://bit.ly/3V3o9bB #StrokeCare #StrokePrevention #BrainHealth #WSC2024
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Today, May 17th is World Hypertension Day. Hypertension is associated with half of all strokes - with devastating effect. WSO member, Joseph Rukelibuga, had a high flying career as a pharmacist when he experienced a life-changing stroke at 48. In this video, he highlights the impact of his stroke and some of the challenges of managing hypertension and NCD comorbidities. https://lnkd.in/e3VyntRy #worldhypertensionday #PENplus #WHO_HEARTS #strokeprevention #UHC International Society of Hypertension NCD Alliance
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