A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when ...

The test can distinguish strokes caused by brain bleeding from those caused by a blood clot These two types of stroke require opposite treatments, and telling them apart quickly can limit brain damage ...

People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic ...

Study Sheds Light on What Causes Long-Term Disability After a Stroke and Offers New Path Toward Possible Treatment Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers have revealed how an overlooked type of indirect ...

Several myths persist about stroke. These myths often hinder individuals from seeking timely help or taking preventive ...

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been named as one of just four NHS sites in England selected to test a ...

Wait for an ambulance that will begin life-saving treatment on the way to the hospital. They will also call ahead to the emergency room where staff will be waiting for you. When a stroke patient ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says. Stroke victims with brain bleeds have nearly seven times higher blood ...

as timely treatment can be lifesaving. Strokes are a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This is what causes headache. There are two types of strokes, both of ...

stroke before giving treatment. That's usually done through imaging, which can be delayed for hours while a patient is stabilized, brought to the emergency room and then on to radiology for a ...

Study reveals how the brain repairs itself after a stroke, uncovering gender differences that could lead to personalized ...