Despite still being the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is another example of an area we're seeing improvement. Data from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders ...

A stroke in 2013 had immobilized much the left side of his body. He’d lost the job he loved running a marina and the housing that came with it. But Nute’s life changed significantly over the ...

“Up to half of all ischemic strokes in younger adults are of unknown causes, and they are more common in women,” said Dr. Jukka Putaala, head of the stroke unit at Helsinki University Hospital ...

Sedentary behavior is a known risk factor of stroke. Doctors are now encouraged to screen for inactivity and provide guidance on increasing movement. (Anna Shvets, Anna Shvets via Pexels.) ...

Fast action can save lives and improve recovery. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, “a stroke can occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden ...

Researchers Map the Brain's Self-Healing Abilities After Stroke Jan. 24, 2025 — A new study sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's 'cables'-- the so ...

Bioxodes has stopped enrolling people in a phase 2a stroke study after hitting the safety and efficacy endpoints, positioning the Belgian biotech to power into a potentially registrational trial.