Stroke

Optimism associated with lower risk of having stroke

A positive outlook on life might lower your risk of having a stroke, according to new research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American…    

Do-it-yourself brain repair following stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and death in the United States. A team of researchers - led by Gregory Bix, at…    

Faster stroke care when patients come by ambulance

Patients with stroke-like symptoms get brain scans faster when they arrive at the hospital by ambulance than when they use a taxi or private…    

Yoga helped older stroke victims improve balance, endurance

An Indiana University study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced “exciting” results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can…    

Cognitive decline incidence higher in Southern stroke belt

New research shows that residents of the Stroke Belt - a southern portion of the U.S. with significantly elevated stroke morality rate—also have a…    

What doesn’t kill the brain makes it stronger

Johns Hopkins scientists say that a newly discovered “survival protein” protects the brain against the effects of stroke in rodent brain tissue by interfering…    

Simple fitness test could predict long-term risk for heart attack, stroke in middle-aged people, researchers find

How fast can you run a mile?

If you’re middle-aged, the answer could provide a strong predictor of your risk of heart…    

Hormone improves long-term recovery from stroke

Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the…    

Next generation gamers: Computer games aid recovery from stroke

Computer games are not just for kids. New research published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, a BioMed Central open access journal, shows that…    

When It Comes to Clearing Arteries – Sex Plays a Part

Gender may play an important role when choosing treatment options for clearing dangerously clogged arteries, according to a new study from researchers at the…    

1 in 7 Strokes Occurs During Sleep, Many Go Without Clot-Busting Treatment

Approximately 14 percent of all strokes occur during sleep, preventing many from getting clot-busting treatment, according to a study published in the May 10,…    

Drinking coffee, having sex are triggers that raise rupture risks for brain aneurysm

From drinking coffee to having sex to blowing your nose, you could temporarily raise your risk of rupturing a brain aneurysm - and suffering…    

Few African-Americans call 911 immediately for stroke symptoms

Most African-Americans say they’d call 9-1-1 if stroke symptoms occurred - but few do, according to research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American…    

New sensor glove may help stroke patients recover mobility

People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill, stroke patients may…    

Vegetarians may be at lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke

Vegetarians experience a 36 percent lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians, suggests new research from Loma Linda University published in the journal Diabetes…    

Stent studies don’t reflect “real world” patients

Stroke-preventing devices are not being tested in people who resemble the patients most likely to receive them, a new study shows.

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Scientists develop new technology for stroke rehabilitation

Devices which could be used to rehabilitate the arms and hands of people who have experienced a stroke have been developed by researchers at…    

Studies on heart disease and stroke prevention overlook ethnic groups: Study

Major clinical studies that evaluate prevention strategies for heart disease and stroke fail to consider a participant’s ethnicity, a factor that can more than…    

Stroke incidence higher among patients with certain type of retinal vascular disease

Patients with a disease known as retinal vein occlusion (RVO) have a significantly higher incidence of stroke when compared with persons who do not…    

Potassium-rich diet tied to lower stroke risk

People who get plenty of potassium-rich foods in their diet may be less likely to suffer a stroke, a new research review finds.

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Gene variant affects stroke prognosis in humans

A small difference in DNA sequence predicts the degree of disability after a stroke, according to a paper published online on February 28 in…    

UK stroke care is improving, but inequalities still exist

The quality of stroke care in the UK is improving, but significant inequalities still exist, warns a new study published on bmj.com today.

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Who Can Drive After a Stroke? Tests Can Help Decide

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Many people want to keep driving after having a stroke, and many can do so safely. Simple tests in the…    

Increasing triglyceride levels linked to greater stroke risk

A study by researchers in Denmark revealed that increasing levels of non-fasting triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men…    

Acute anemia linked to silent strokes in children

Silent strokes, which have no immediate symptoms but could cause long-term cognitive and learning deficits, occur in a significant number of severely anemic children,…