Study seeks way to treat brain bleeds and reduce risk of disability and death

Almost half of patients will die within a month of suffering a brain haemorrhage, researchers say (David Davies/PA)

Researchers are developing a new method for treating brain bleeds which they hope will reduce the risk of brain damage, disability and increase the chances of survival.

Brain haemorrhages, or haemorrhagic strokes, occur when blood leaks from a blood vessel in or around the brain.