Stroke seems to strike out of the blue, but it’s really cumulative effects that lead to stroke. Although it may seem like stroke is unpredictable and there is no way to pinpoint exactly when one might ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recurrent strokes are common and many stroke patients do not receive adequate referrals. Patient and caregiver ...

A revolutionary point-of-care testing device that could help to prevent recurrent strokes could soon be rolled out across the NHS, according to researchers at the University of Manchester. The shoebox ...

Patients in England and Wales who have recently had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack could be offered genetic testing to help inform their treatment, following backing from the ...

OXFORD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ischemia Care today announced a new program called “CLASSICS,” which stands for Clinical Laboratory and Strategic Support to Identify Stroke and Cause of Stroke to ...

Among patients with minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), clopidogrel does not appear to give additional benefit over aspirin in terms of reduced risk for new stroke in patients ...

A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn’t move his left arm or leg. Lewis’ neighbor realized his truck hadn’t moved in two days and called 911 for ...

Consent is an important consideration if introducing testing. A patient expert highlighted that people who have had a stroke often have severe cognitive impairment, may have difficulty with their ...

Nearly 80% of all stroke survivors experience walking issues, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal. For some of them, the solution is simple: ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), ...

A nanomaterial based on a platform developed by Professor Samuel Stupp crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets harmful ...

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