We are saddened by new reports today that Princess Michael of Kent is understood to be seriously ill after suffering a stroke. Princess Michael of Kent is 81 and married to the first cousin of the late Queen (Prince Edward, Duke of Kent), who kindly came to an ARNI Stroke event in London in 2016 to meet us.
She has long been admired for her high public duty rate and remains very well thought of by the nation. This significant health setback follows a difficult period where she was previously seen in splints following a fall at Kensington Palace. A close friend confirmed to the Daily Mail that the Princess is sadly now bedridden as she attempts to recover from the neurological event.
Medical experts often highlight that the road to recovery for survivors in their eighties requires specialised and consistent support to manage the physical sequelae of a stroke. The news has sparked widespread concern across the United Kingdom as her family and medical team provide the necessary care during this critical time.
Despite the severity of the reports the resilience shown by the Princess in her long years of service remains a source of inspiration. Her dedicated attendance at royal events even while injured demonstrates the tenacity that's so vital during the long term rehabilitation process and means that she has the potential to recover as much action control as will be possible.
ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that such high profile cases serve as a sobering reminder that a stroke can affect anyone regardless of their status or history of service and that for the Princess, regaining functional movement IS possible through the implementation of evidence based task specific retraining and professional support. 🏥🙏✨
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Unexpected stroke symptoms can often defy typical recognition! 🧠A sixty three year old survivor from Bonnyrigg has shared his experience of a haemorrhagic stroke where the solitary symptom was an acute inability to read written text. Gordon Robb found that words on screens and in emails appeared as if written in a foreign language despite the absence of facial drooping or slurred speech.
Clinical experts estimate that such isolated difficulty in recognising written words affects fewer than one per cent of individuals at the onset of a stroke. This rare presentation highlights the critical importance of seeking emergency care even when standard diagnostic signs are not immediately apparent.
Mr Robb is now participating in a British Heart Foundation funded clinical trial led by the University of Edinburgh to investigate the safety of antiplatelet medications. Researchers are currently evaluating whether drugs such as clopidogrel can safely prevent future vascular events in those who have experienced a prior brain bleed. While this specific medication trial is ongoing in Scotland it provides vital data for future routine implementation across all United Kingdom stroke services.
ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that awareness of these atypical neurological deficits is essential for ensuring that every survivor receives a rapid and accurate diagnosis. 🚲📖✨
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New Stroke Cognition Calculator transforms future recovery predictions! 📢Researchers at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have developed a really interesting prediction tool to identify long term cognitive changes in stroke survivors soon after hospital admission: have a read....
This innovative Stroke Cognition Calculator achieved a seventy six per cent accuracy rate during testing by analysing routinely collected data such as age and stroke severity alongside the Oxford Cognitive Screen. Unlike previous models that only predicted decline the team led by Professor Nele Demeyere accounted for the fact that thinking skills can improve or stay stable over time.
Study author and colleague of ARNI Stroke Rehab Charity, Andrea Kusec, highlights that because the tool utilises existing NHS medical records it remains an affordable and easily implemented solution for clinical practice. Further validation across thirty seven hospitals in England confirmed the reliability of these predictions for diverse healthcare settings across the United Kingdom. This personalised approach aims to reduce the uncertainty families face regarding invisible effects like memory and planning difficulties after leaving the ward.
By providing a more informed estimate of future needs clinicians can better prepare patients for their specific recovery trajectory and ensure appropriate support is in place. ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that this research represents a vital advancement in managing the psychological and cognitive complexities that us stroke survivors encounter during our long term journey... 🧠📈✨
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Approximately 40% of stroke survivors experience this difficulty: to comprehend or produce spoken or written language caused by a cerebrovascular accident. In half of these cases the language impairment still persists one year post-stroke. Aphasia has wide-ranging effects on the ability to function and quality of life of stroke survivors and easily leads to social isolation.
If you need help, ARNI SLT Telerehab can now help YOU, right now, wherever you are in the world!
The latest evidence shows clearly that you can conquer aphasia very successfully with the help of speech and language therapy.
And it also shows that SLT Telerehab is just as effective as in-person, face to face treatment.
We have a team of highly experienced low-cost specialist SLTs (all post-grads from Universities such as UCL, the University of Cape Town etc) who are available to help you right now, in your home, via Zoom. You get a one to one hourly service, based around your diary needs, from the comfort of your own home, with a highly experienced specialist speech and language therapist. Please enquire to arni.uk.com/get-remote-speech-language-help-now/ !
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Do you know the best way to regain movement after a stroke?
The answer is by practicing movement.
But not just any movement – it must be specific, therapeutic, and highly repetitive. This helps stimulate neuroplasticity in the brain and improve control over your muscles.
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Shocking million pound settlement for stroke survivor follows avoidable hospital misdiagnosis! A mother from Bishops Stortford received this compensation after Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted a breach of duty regarding her 2016 stroke assessment at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Despite presenting with left side paralysis, the patient was told her symptoms were likely stress related and was discharged without a specialist referral. This catastrophic error led to a second major stroke just one day later which resulted in permanent physical disabilities and chronic pain. The patient's legal team was able to highlight the basic mistakes and that an inconclusive CT scan caused an utterly preventable situation.
The Trust eventually settled for one million pounds to cover damages after initially changing their position on whether the error caused the second stroke. Such cases illustrate the critical importance of immediate specialist intervention and fast track protocols for all suspected neurological symptoms in UK emergency departments.
For stroke survivors in the UK, this highlights the necessity of robust legal advocacy if required/appropriate and to email Director Dr Tom Balchin if you think you need a steer in terms of the best solicitor & legal company to help you if you feel you have a case. ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that no amount of financial compensation can truly replace lost independence or the precious months missed with young children - and that we remain dedicated to supporting all survivors who have faced such life changing challenges to regain their functional control. 🏥⚖️🧠📉💪
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Innovative magnetic hydrogel injection could soon prevent strokes! So, to do this, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Geneva have developed a magnetic soft robot that can be steered via a catheter into the left atrial appendage of the heart.
This area is the primary source of blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation and currently requires complex surgical procedures or metal implants to seal.
The study published in 'Nature' explains how the hydrogel transforms from a liquid into a flexible solid plug that perfectly conforms to the unique shape of a patient's anatomy. This magnetic gel was successfully tested in rats and a pig to demonstrate that it can safely block the appendage to reduce stroke risk without the need for invasive open heart surgery.
While the results are ground-breaking, the tech must now obviously pass rigorous human clinical trials before it can be considered for routine implementation in the UK. Expert consensus suggests that it may take between five and ten years for such bio-inspired materials to reach the NHS for standard patient care. ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says 'hurry up with this non-invasive solution to reducing the incidence of primary and secondary strokes globally!'. 🧠💉🛡️
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This is Dr Tom (back when he had some hair on his head!) A three plate pinch hold for time probably around 8 years after stroke with paralysis of the left side of his body. Now, you don't have to re-train to this extent, but just to inspire you!
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