Stroke in Nepal

Did you know there are only 10 neurologists working on stroke in Nepal? We have just received a heartfelt article on this for the journal, and it reminds you why you build international relationships where you share information resources and time; the World Stroke Organization is such a valuable resource and source of support for developing countries. Those in the west cannot imagine working in these conditions; non-existent time windows, no public campaigns or government support, no rehabilitation options, no telemedicine, very high risk of disability and death. Not to mention palliative care, family support and information etc.

Editorial Board Meeting for Korea announced!

This year in Korea the International Journal of Stroke will be celebrating our impact factor increase to 2.871, which as many of you know from our last meeting is more than we were expecting; and the appointment of our newest Associate Editor.

The details are as follows:

International Journal of Stroke Editorial Board Meeting
07:30 – 8:30, Friday, October 15, 2010
Hospitality Suite 1, which is on the third level of the COEX building.

We will of course be providing breakfast.

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the coming SSA and WSC meetings!

IJS latest impact factor

Most exciting news today - the latest IJS impact factor is 2.871 - an incredible achievement in such a short time - TSC have only been calculating our impact factor for three years.

IJS You Tube launch

IJS Geoff Donnan in conversation with Nils Wahlgren from the SITS International Trial.

Editorial Board Meeting, some great news!

It became clear to me at this ESC that the International Journal of Stroke are not only recognized as a an excellent source for global science and information on stroke but for having the most fun at their editorial board meetings. This wasn't an intended agenda but is of course a reflection of excellent leadership, and the collaborative environment we have built with authors, reviewers, the editorial board, associate editors and the editor-in-chief. There was excellent feedback, and the sad departure of Associate Editor Lawrence Wong, who needless to say has been an incredibly supportive and quality contributor to IJS. Gavin Sharrock from Wiley-Blackwell is predicting a possible impact factor increase from 2.0 to 2.4 and over, which is an exciting development considering our youth.

ESC 2010

Nils Wahlgren

International Journal of Stroke Editorial Board Meeting

Robot Doctor - another term for telemedicine
Barcelona weather is warm and the city as always, is charming. The European Stroke Conference as always, has an excellent line-up, although as is common for this meeting not a great representation of allied health professionals. Though I'm sure this is only going to get better as doctors from countries with good allied health relationships attend the meeting and vocalise their support of allied health and it's importance in the field of stroke.

Agenda for the IJS Editorial Board Meeting at ESC in Barcelona

Agenda for the International Journal of Stroke Editorial Board Meeting European Stroke Conference, Barcelona

1. A quick word from Geoff Donnan
2. Michael Brainin and the World Stroke Academy
3. Gavin Sharrock and Ellie Key from Wiley Blackwell report
4. Farewell presentation to K.S. Lawrence Wong
5. World Stroke Academy
6. World Stroke Congress
7. Webinars
8. Podcasts/enhanced articles
9. New media presentation – Carmen
10. Excellence in Neurology congress
11. Further comments and news

International Journal of Stroke signs on to Facebook

Continuing the technological revolution for the way we communicate, the International Journal of Stroke has joined Facebook and has a YouTube channel coming to a computer screen near you very soon. You will be able to reference Facebook, this blog, Twitter and YouTube and connect to IJS at the European Stroke Conference.

We'll see you there!

Sri Lanka wins gold medal for World Stroke Day -PODCAST coming to iTunes

I have spent the evening interviewing Padma Gunaratne and discussing stroke in Sri Lanka!

Stay tuned for a fantastic PODCAST interview discussing stroke in Sri Lanka and the well deserved award appointed to the National Stroke Association of Sri Lanka for their important activities on World Stroke Day 2009.

Did you know that most carers of stroke victims in Sri Lanka are children; and that the Sri Lanka Health Department (MOSS) have just appointed their first two social workers to assist stroke victims?

World Stroke Day Winners

The World Stroke Organization announces winners for World Stroke Day:

Dear Colleague,

We are very pleased to announce that the 2009 edition of the World Stroke Day was outstandingly successful, having received 56 registrations from over 30 countries.

The message of the World Stroke Day 2009 was proactively conveyed in all regions of the world through a variety of interesting and innovative projects and initiatives, reflecting that stroke awareness and the understanding of preventive measures against this growing epidemic on a global level has risen in the participating countries.

The rating of the received applications was based on the following criteria:

• Message
• Innovation
• Reach

The World Stroke Day Working Group is very pleased to announce the 2009 Award winners:
	Gold National Stroke Association of Sri Lanka (NSAS), Sri Lanka
	Sliver Brazilian Academy of Neurology and Brazilian Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases in collaboration with Iberoamerican Society for Cerebrovascular Diseases and Brazilian Stroke Network, Porto Alegre, Brazil
	Bronze A.L.I.Ce. Italia Onlus , Rome, Italy
	Honorable mentions Lalitha Super Specialities Hospital Pvt Ltd , Guntur, India Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital& Medical Research Institute with Stroke Support Group, Mumbai, India

Stroke, a soundtrack

Various Artists - Stroke: Songs For Chris Knox

Spunk/EMI

This double CD compilation is dedicated to Chris Knox, the spiritual godfather of New Zealand's seminal Flying Nun label, who suffered a terrible stroke in 2009. On Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox, thirty two musicians and bands contribute cover versions of Chris Knox originals, paying tribute to Chris' enormous influence as a musician, artist and songwriter. Included on the release are recordings by Jay Reatard, Shayne Carter, The Mountain Goats, The Verlaines, Boh Runga, David Kilgour, Don McGlashan, and Will Oldham.