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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

A specialized stenting system used to open blocked arteries in the brain resulted in a low complication rate among a specific group of patients with stroke histories, a study led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has found.

27 Jan 2018

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

Standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease can over time induce motor complications that reduce the effectiveness of restoring mobility.

27 Jan 2018

Biologists discover new genetic pathway for injured nerve regeneration

On the hunt for genes involved in regenerating critical nerve fibers called axons, biologists at the University of California San Diego came away with a surprise: The discovery of a new genetic pathway that carries hope for victims of traumatic injuries - from stroke to spinal cord damage.

25 Jan 2018

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

25 Jan 2018

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Smoking just one cigarette a day is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke than had previously been thought, say experts.

25 Jan 2018

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Advances in brain imaging can identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed, according to a new study.

25 Jan 2018

More patients could benefit from critical treatments under new guideline

More patients could be eligible for critical treatments to remove or dissolve blood clots that cause strokes, according to a new treatment guideline issued by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

25 Jan 2018

Research findings may have broad implications for neurorehabilitation of amputees

When a person loses a hand, nerves that control sensation and movement are severed. This trauma deprives sensory and movement areas of the brain of stimulation, causing them to reorganize their functions.

24 Jan 2018

Women who give birth prematurely may be at increased risk of heart disease

A study led by researchers at Keele University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth prematurely.

24 Jan 2018

Exercise could extend the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors, study states

New research conducted by a group of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), whose findings are published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, suggests that regular exercise could extend the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors, by lowering their increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and potentially breast cancer recurrence.

23 Jan 2018

Consumption of dietary fiber can prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, study shows

Consumption of dietary fiber can prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome and adverse changes in the intestine by promoting growth of "good" bacteria in the colon, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

23 Jan 2018

Study finds higher risks for asymptomatic paroxysmal AF patients

Atrial fibrillation (AF) can often be asymptomatic, leading to difficulties in diagnosis and untreated risks for morbidity and mortality.

18 Jan 2018

Kessler Foundation wins $735,000 grant for training rehabilitation researchers

Guang Yue, PhD, director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a $735,000 grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

18 Jan 2018

Women do not receive timely diagnosis for heart disease

A recent study has indicated that women who start menstruating at the age of 11 or earlier, or enter menopause before 47 have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Some other factors that were associated with elevated odds of heart problems in later years were miscarriage, stillbirth, undergoing a hysterectomy, and bearing children at a young age.

17 Jan 2018

Methods from optogenetics, machine learning should help improve treatment options for stroke patients

Methods from optogenetics and machine learning should help improve treatment options for stroke patients. Researchers from Heidelberg University have developed a computer vision technique to analyze the changes in motor skills that result from targeted stimulation of healthy areas of the brain.

17 Jan 2018

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Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

Biologists discover new genetic pathway for injured nerve regeneration

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

More patients could benefit from critical treatments under new guideline

Research findings may have broad implications for neurorehabilitation of amputees

Women who give birth prematurely may be at increased risk of heart disease

Exercise could extend the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors, study states

Consumption of dietary fiber can prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, study shows

Study finds higher risks for asymptomatic paroxysmal AF patients

Kessler Foundation wins $735,000 grant for training rehabilitation researchers

Women do not receive timely diagnosis for heart disease

Methods from optogenetics, machine learning should help improve treatment options for stroke patients

Starting menstruation early increases risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke in later life

New study enrolls first patient to evaluate potential of WaveCrest LAAO System

Preterm babies likely to experience delays in auditory brain development, study reveals

Global study on stroke prevention in high-risk AF patients

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