Scientists find effective early treatment of stroke
A comprehensive study from Japan, known as the DAPPER study, has revealed interesting findings about a drug called dapagliflozin and its effects on heart...
More than a dozen strokes interrupted – but didn’t end – her pursuit of...
Brianne Rico had a terrible headache during a class in law school. When she stood up, she stumbled. Still, she downplayed whatever was happening....
Better stroke prevention with these heart monitors, study finds
A study published in JAMA Neurology, led by Northwestern Medicine, reveals that insertable cardiac monitors may detect atrial fibrillation more effectively in stroke patients...
Common artificial sweetener linked to higher risks of heart attack, stroke
In a study from Cleveland Clinic, scientists found that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and...
Widely used pain relief drug could increase heart disease, stroke risks
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh recently found that long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with...
Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia, stroke risk?
Scientists from the University of Miami recently found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood pressure test could be important when...
Understanding the stroke-depression link – and what survivors and families can do
News that one of America's best-known stroke survivors was being treated for depression highlights a common and serious connection between the two afflictions.
Last May,...
1 in 3 stroke survivors get depression
In a new statement from the American Stroke Association, scientists showed that 1 in 3 stroke survivors get depression.
According to the American Stroke Association,...
Your neighbourhood may affect your survival from stroke
People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods had an increased risk of dying within a month of being hospitalized for stroke, epilepsy, and other neurologic diseases.
Scientists find highly effective treatment for large strokes
Patients with large strokes had a much better recovery after endovascular thrombectomy plus medical management.