Research consistently shows that experiencing a stroke significantly increases the risk of developing cognitive decline and ...

Learn the essential warning signs of mini strokes, how they differ from major strokes, and why immediate medical attention ...

The fingerprint, which consists of 29 retinal parameters that measure retinal health, can be detected through routine fundus imaging ... of the brain, but its potential for stroke risk prediction ...

Brain imaging diagnosed intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding stroke) in 76 people, clot-caused strokes in 258 and conditions mimicking stroke (such as seizure or migraine), in 19 people. GFAP levels ...

Transcranial direct current stimulation was no better than sham stimulation in strengthening hand function after stroke when ...

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

In addition to a physical exam and blood tests, the patient will undergo brain imaging. This workup usually begins with a CT scan and often involves an MRI as well. Doctors diagnose the stroke ...

Traditional stroke risk assessments often rely on invasive blood tests and expensive imaging techniques ... s unique position as an extension of the brain makes it an ideal window into ...