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Stroke October 28, 2015

Neck manipulations may be associated with stroke

Blood vessel tears that lead to strokes may be associated with – but not necessarily caused by – treatments involving neck manipulations, researchers say.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Scientists identify brain's sarcasm center

Sarcasm might feel like a natural way to communicate to many people, but it's sometimes lost on stroke survivors. Now, a new study finds that damage to a key structure in the brain may explain why these patients can't perceive sarcasm.

Stroke October 28, 2015

‘Selfie’ of woman’s mini-stroke helps doctors make diagnosis

A Canadian woman may have saved her own life by recording her stroke with her smartphone, CBC News reported.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Stem cells can be safely infused in brain to promote stroke recovery, study finds

A yearlong study of stroke patients has found that stem cells from a patient’s bone marrow can be safely infused in the brain through the carotid artery to promote recovery. Researchers at the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 48 patients, more than half of whom who were treated using stem cells, and found recovery along with no adverse side effects when compared with their counterparts.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Early signs of stroke often missed in ER

The early signs and symptoms of stroke often go overlooked in emergency rooms, MedPage Today reported.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Few US stroke patients get clot-busting treatment

Not all U.S. stroke patients eligible for a clot-busting treatment actually receive it - and the odds of getting this therapy may depend on where they live, a large study finds.

Stroke October 27, 2015

Georgia man who suffered stroke in 2008 preparing for 100-mile race

A 37-year-old Georgia man who suffered a stroke in 2008 that left him so weak he could barely hold up his head is preparing to run in a 100-mile race in Lake Tahoe this July.

Stroke October 27, 2015

Storms may influence stroke risk

More strokes happen when geomagnetic storms are afoot, according to a new review of stroke literature - although it’s not clear what protective measures anyone could take, researchers said.

Stroke October 27, 2015

Even slightly elevated blood pressure linked to increased risk for stroke

People with blood pressure that is elevated but not enough to be considered "high" are still at an increased risk for strokes, according to a new analysis of past studies.

Rare Diseases October 27, 2015

Maryland man blames shoplifting on temporary amnesia

A 46-year-old man fined $500 for shoplifting at a Maryland grocery store in February is disputing the citation by saying he experienced a rare condition similar to a brief form of amnesia, My Fox DC reported. 

Stroke October 27, 2015

Many in US live too far from advanced stroke care

Many Americans would not have quick access to the best healthcare options during a stroke, even under the most ideal circumstances, according to a new computer model.