The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur
May 19, 2023
Most strokes happen in the brain, but they also can occur in the eye or spinal cord.
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It's 'critical' to fix racial inequities in stroke care, new report says
May 15, 2023
Research needs to look at upstream causes for "enormous inequities in stroke care," say authors of a new science report.
Screening may detect cognitive impairment, dementia early in stroke survivors
May 1, 2023
More than half of stroke survivors experience cognitive impairments within the first year. A new science report says screening is needed to detect problems early and determine treatment.
Blood vessels 鈥� not just brain cells 鈥� can affect brain health, new report finds
Apr 3, 2023
Brain health experts look at what's known about the link between blood vessels, dementia and other brain disorders in a new science report.
Understanding the stroke-depression link 鈥� and what survivors and families can do
Feb 20, 2023
Up to half of stroke survivors may experience depression at some point. Sen. John Fetterman's treatment is drawing attention to the issue.
Indigenous populations may have higher stroke risk
Feb 6, 2023
Indigenous people may have more strokes than non-Indigenous people, even in highly developed countries, according to new research that suggests a dire need for more data on the topic.
Bone marrow transplant may protect blood vessels in the brains of adults with sickle cell disease
Feb 6, 2023
Sickle cell disease, a blood disorder, puts adults at high risk for stroke. Bone marrow transplants could lessen or reverse blood vessel damage in their brains, new research suggests.
Genes, neighborhoods and a surprising finding on stroke risk
Feb 3, 2023
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk 鈥� but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, preliminary research has found.
Stroke symptoms require emergency treatment even if they quickly disappear, new report says
Jan 19, 2023
The 91视频 issues new guidance on evaluating transient ischemic attacks, which frequently predict a larger stroke is coming.
Farewell, my friend: A tribute to Dr. Ralph Sacco
Jan 18, 2023
The first neurologist to serve as president of the 91视频 was a brilliant scientist devoted to saving and improving lives, particularly those impacted by stroke. He also was like a brother to AHA CEO Nancy Brown.