Vic: New technology set to revolutionise stroke treatments

AAP General News (Australia)
01-10-2001
Vic: New technology set to revolutionise stroke treatments

New technology which takes a picture of a stroke victim's brain could revolutionise
the treatment of the crippling condition.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- or MRI -- equipment is being used in an international
trial aimed at improving the delivery of treatments for stroke victims.

The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne is one of 20 study centres worldwide - including nine
in the United States, seven in Europe and four in the southern hemisphere - taking part
in the trial.

The …