Previously unpublished long-term clinical and imaging findings from participants treated with an induced pluripotent stem ...

(HealthDay News) – Use of lean process improvement methodology can reduce the time to stroke care without compromising patient safety, according to a study published online Nov 8 in Stroke. Andria L ...

Researchers identify the role of cell receptor CD300a in efferocytosis, a process by which dead cells are eliminated from the body. Mice deficient in CD300a exhibited an increase in efferocytosis in ...

Microvascular ischemic brain disease describes conditions that affect the small blood vessels in the brain. These conditions include stroke and dementia. Age, high blood pressure, and diabetes are ...

The FDA-approved Vivistim device pairs vagus nerve stimulation with rehab therapy to help improve arm and hand function.

By tamping down metabolism, a new experimental treatment that induces a hypothermia-like state may slow stroke-associated ...

Strokes are classified into two primary categories: ischemic strokes, which involve a blockage disrupting blood flow to the brain, and hemorrhagic strokes, which occur when blood vessels rupture or ...

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, often by a blood clot or fatty deposit, leading to a lack of oxygen and potential cell death. Recognizing the signs ...

Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are major cerebrovascular events that can lead not only to physical disability but also to substantial ...

Advancements in our understanding of stroke have led to more effective treatments and prevention strategies. A stroke can be a devastating medical occurrence. It happens when blood flow to a portion ...