Promising new drug may reduce recurrent strokes
In a significant development for stroke prevention, an experimental drug designed to block blood-clotting proteins shows potential in lowering the risk of recurrent strokes.
This...
New criteria could boost lifesaving stroke surgery rates in the U.S.
In a significant development, a recent study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 20th Annual Meeting has projected a substantial increase in the...
Innovative device improves movements in stroke survivors
In a small village near Guadalajara, Mexico, 70-year-old Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, faced a daunting challenge. Living atop a hill, Elena...
More people die from drug- and alcohol-related heart disease and stroke
Over the past two decades, while we've seen a decrease in deaths from heart-related diseases, there's been a worrying increase in deaths linked to...
This vaccine can prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox, may bring some surprising risks to light, according to a recent...
Dizzy on the golf course, pastor was having a stroke that took days to...
On his way to the golf course one day last July, Nick Reed couldn't get cool.
He figured it had to do with the heat...
Smart glove can help stroke patients recover hand functions
This month marks a significant milestone for stroke survivors in British Columbia as they begin testing a groundbreaking new technology aimed at enhancing their...
The road home was long for 27-year-old who had a stroke during the pandemic
As the manager of a medical clinic in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dana Schwartzberg's job was tough during the best of times. So when the...
Hours after saying ‘I do,’ the bride was rushed to the hospital
The morning of her wedding, Amy Deike had a dull headache.
It was easy enough to push through. The ceremony went off so perfectly that...
Statins could help prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to...