Persistent asthma linked to plaque buildup in arteries leading to the brain
Nov 23, 2022
Adults with persistent asthma could be at increased risk for plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, a study suggests.
Stroke
People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke
Aug 24, 2022
A nationwide study of stroke patients suggests a disparity in mechanical clot removal for those with pre-existing dementia.
Smartphone video may help detect narrowed neck arteries that can lead to strokes
Aug 17, 2022
It may be possible to detect blockages in the carotid artery by analyzing blood flow motion picked up through smartphone video, a small study suggests.
Being vaccinated may lower stroke risk in adults with flu-like illnesses
Jul 11, 2022
Having a flu-like illness may trigger a stroke in young and middle-aged adults, but those chances drop in adults who've been vaccinated, new research shows.
Substance use appears higher in recent decades among young adults who had strokes
Jul 7, 2022
Documented substance use rose over two decades among adults under 55 who had strokes, research suggests – with the biggest increase among white men and women.
The severity of depressive symptoms over time may help predict stroke risk
May 23, 2022
People with repeatedly high depressive symptoms may have a higher risk of stroke, according to new research.
Updated guidelines rethink care for people with bleeding stroke
May 17, 2022
Intracerebral hemorrhage is a less common but dangerous type of stroke. New guidelines say some treatments previously considered standard are not necessary.
Stroke hospitalizations rising among younger adults, but deaths falling
May 16, 2022
Stroke hospitalizations for adults under age 45 rose by 50% from 2007 to 2017, according to preliminary research. But once hospitalized, they were less likely to die than a decade ago.
The healing power of music for stroke survivors
May 4, 2022
People who have strokes sometimes lose the ability to speak, a condition called aphasia. But many can still sing, and it can be an important part of recovery, as can other types of music therapy.
Seated form of tai chi might boost stroke recovery
Apr 7, 2022
Stroke survivors who practice a seated form of tai chi saw better improvements in hand and arm function, balance, mental health and quality of life than those in a standard type of stroke rehabilitation, new research shows.