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Prof Martin Dennis

Personal Chair of Stroke Medicine

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Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Medicine, University of London
The epidemiology of transient ischaemic attacks in Oxfordshire
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of London

Professional Qualifications

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh
Member of the College of Physicians

Current Research Interests

The effect of Fluoxetine (prozac) on stroke recovery

Prevention of venous thromboembolism after stroke

Feeding in stroke patients

Prediction of outcome after stroke

Delivery of stroke services

Research outputs

  1. Fluoxetine and Fractures After Stroke: Exploratory Analyses From the FOCUS Trial

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  2. Animal-assisted therapy for schizophrenia and related disorders: A systematic review

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  3. Correction to: Promoting Recruitment using Information Management Efficiently (PRIME): study protocol for a steppedwedge cluster randomised controlled trial within the REstart or STop Antithrombotics Randomised Trial (RESTART)

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Research activities & awards

  1. Invited to lecture at European Stroke Organisation Conference on prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism after stroke

    Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk

  2. TIA services

    Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk

  3. William Alexander Lecture and medal

    Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk

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Latest prizes

  1. Princess Margaret Memorial Lecturer

    Prize: National/international honour

  2. British Association of Stroke Physicians Presidential Award

    Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

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Research projects

  1. What is the best brain imaging strategy for patients with suspected minor stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

    Project: Research

  2. Treating Anxiety after Stroke Feasibility Clinical Trial

    Project: Awarded Facility Time

  3. LACI-2 Trial

    Project: Research

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Research press coverage

  1. Prof Martin Dennis comments on use of aspiration thrombectomy and stent retrievers to treat blood clots

    Press/Media: Expert Comment

  2. Profs Joanna Wardlaw and Martin Dennis discuss improving motor functions after stroke

    Press/Media: Expert Comment

  3. Prof Martin Dennis says new guidelines for stroke victims will reduce death and disability

    Press/Media: Research

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