Stroke:
News and research on Stroke, symptoms and treatment of stroke.
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May 4th, 2009
Reaching optimal levels for cholesterol and high blood pressure in people who’ve had a stroke adds up to prevent a second stroke or heart attack.
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May 1st, 2009
While caring for stroke survivors can be highly stressful for some families, many families feel little or no strain from caregiving, and even report that being a caregiver can be personally rewarding.
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Apr 29th, 2009
Predictors of atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) might offer physicians a better way to prevent stroke in blacks, according to a new study done by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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Apr 27th, 2009
American Heart Association provides with 15 tips caregivers should know after a loved one has had a stroke.
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Apr 27th, 2009
If your loved one suffers a stroke, you'll probably be left overwhelmed with countless questions. What medications have been prescribed? What side effects should you watch for? Does your home need to be modified to meet the needs of the stroke survivor?
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Apr 16th, 2009
Scientists have identified a previously unknown connection between two genetic variants and an increased risk of stroke, providing strong evidence for the existence of specific genes that help explain the genetic component of stroke.
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Apr 14th, 2009
The number of children with a certain blood disorder undergoing an ultrasound to help prevent stroke is up significantly in the past 10 years since the publication of a major study showing its benefits.
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Mar 24th, 2009
Tai Chi can help stroke survivors increase balance, reducing fall risk, according to new findings from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers.
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Mar 10th, 2009
Rush University Medical Center is participating in a study to determine the best course of treatment to reduce the risk of stroke patients suffering another stroke.
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Mar 9th, 2009
Men and women who have experienced a first stroke report sub-optimal use of healthcare services to prevent a second stroke.
