Stroke

In a recent study, researchers examined the rate of stroke occurrence in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, compared with the general population.

In a new study, researchers examined whether the consumption of sugary beverages is linked to cardiometabolic risk factors associated with increased risk for cerebrovascular disease and dementia.

Researchers examined the effects of physical activity training on cognitive functions (working memory, attention and processing speed) in patients post-stroke.

A recent study compared the efficacy of various tests, including a 6-minute walking test, to predict mobility of patients post-stroke.

New research examined whether using intravenous thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator improves outcomes among stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy.

Physicians must be mindful of patients' risk for epilepsy after chronic stroke, especially in younger stroke patients and those with more extensive brain damage.

Patients born from 1945 to 1954 have lower age-adjusted rates of stroke compared with those born in earlier and later years, according to a new study.

The FDA approved the Amplatzer PFO Occluder device to reduce stroke risk in patients who have had a stroke from a blood clot passing through a patent foramen ovale.

New research suggests that the ability to balance on one leg may tell us more about a person’s brain health and risk of stroke.

Experts conducted a study regarding the relationship between neck manipulation and cervical artery dissection. Read More