A nose-drop treatment for stroke? Scientists say yes!
Scientists Try Something New
Have you ever had a stuffy nose and used nose drops to clear it? Imagine using nose drops to help your...
Insomnia symptoms linked to increased stroke risk, particularly in under-50s
A study published in Neurology indicates that individuals who experience insomnia symptoms may have a higher likelihood of suffering from a stroke.
This drug shows better outcomes over aspirin in stroke patients
In treating patients who have recently experienced a stroke or progression of stroke symptoms without occlusion of large or medium-sized cerebral vessels, choosing an...
A new life after stroke
At the shockingly young age of 34, Tiffany had suffered a stroke. Her story is a vital lesson in how a quick response and the leading-edge care she received at E.W. Sparrow Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center made all the difference.
Scientists find new way to predict risk of heart attacks and strokes
Researchers mapped the location of atherosclerotic plaque ruptures, a leading cause of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and stroke.
Statins reduce stroke risk in people with heart rhythm disorders
New study revealed a lowered risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack in those who started taking statins within a year of diagnosis.
Cholesterol medicines: a balancing act for stroke patients
Let's start by understanding what cholesterol and stroke are. Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) is a...
Air pollution may make stroke recovery harder
Researchers have uncovered evidence linking air pollution to worsened outcomes for ischemic stroke patients, suggesting neuroinflammation might be the key culprit.
Understanding strokes: New ways to help the brain heal
A stroke happens when blood can't reach certain parts of the brain. This is usually because a clot is blocking a blood vessel, which...
The promise of two common drugs in treating a certain type of stroke
Do you know what a stroke is? It's a medical emergency where blood flow to a part of the brain gets blocked. This can...