29 October 2026, marks World Stroke Day, an initiative led by the World Stroke Organization. As part of World Stroke Day, in raising public awareness regarding the symptoms of stroke and the devastating outcomes that can affect stroke survivors, we are highlighting some of the fantastic research and achievements that have come from the Row Centre over the last year:Featured Paper - Arterial widening, not blockages, linked to common stroke LACunar Intervention Trial-3 (LACI-3) 311 particpants and 48 active sites!Stroke, Small‐Vessel Disease, and Occupation: Systematic Review and Data Analysis 300 Faces of Edinburgh Medical School - Professor Joanna Wardlaw Retinal eye scans could help track brain vascular health This is just a fraction of some of the wonderful work that is currently be undertaken by our researchers, working towards better treatments for stroke survivors and also tools that might help stroke prevention. Our focus at the Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain is to improve the understanding of how blood vessel diseases can damage the brain, leading to stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and mobility problems. Find out more from the link below: About the Row Fogo CentreAnd remember to act FAST if you think someone has had a stroke:F – Face Weakness: Check for drooping on one side of the mouth or an eye, or if the person can smile.A – Arm Weakness: See if they can raise both arms and hold them up.S – Speech Problems: Check for slurred speech, or if they struggle to speak or understand.T – Time to call 999: Call emergency services immediately at the sight of even one sign World Stroke Day 2026 This article was published on Wednesday 28 October 2026
