A new treatment for stroke in Newcastle is giving hope.
John Hunter Hospital is responsible for the trial, where patients have shown improved recoveries of speech and movement.
The initial results suggest the treatment could significantly reduce long-term disability, but more trials are expected.
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Produced By: Oli Goeldner
Featured In Story: Chris Levi – Conjoint Professor and Neurologist at John Hunter Hospital
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 5 May 2026