For nearly 50 million Americans, advanced stroke care is more than 60 minutes from where they live. When every minute counts, those additional miles delay treatment and contributes to the higher stroke mortality rates seen in rural communities. Fortunately, geography isn't the…
A second ischemic stroke, the most common stroke type, is associated with double the risk of death and triple the risk of long-term disability. A drug that has shown effectiveness in patients in Japan and China may change these odds.
New study shows prevention strategies aimed only at “high-risk” individuals are not enough to reverse the trend. Between 1990 and 2023, age-standardized stroke mortality fell by 52%, disability-adjusted life year (DALY — a measure combining years of life lost to early death and years…
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Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and preventable disability in the United States. It is also the fifth leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people in the U.S. each year. The cerebrovascular neurosurgeons and stroke neurologists at Baylor Medicine…
Advanced imaging is increasingly being used in cases of transient ischemic attacks in emergency departments, potentially leading to more patients being discharged, rather than monitored as inpatients. What’s more, this may be more difficult to implement in settings with limited…
Waking up with a numb hand after sleeping in an awkward position or a headache after a restless night may not seem unusual. But what if the sudden weakness speech that comes out slurred, or a sudden inability to stand…
Published - October 29, 2026 06:30 am IST - Bengaluru Multiple nutritional deficiencies and alcohol consumption could be contributing to the high prevalence of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in Karnataka, according to a study by researchers at NIMHANS. CVT is a subtype of stroke caused…
Doctors warn that rising stroke risks among younger adults, often driven by undetected hypertension and unhealthy lifestyles, highlight the need for early screening, timely treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Dr Vivek Barun, Associate Chief and Head of Epilepsy at Artemis Hospital…
Mumbai, October 28, 2026: Stroke cases among younger adults have reportedly increased by 10–15% since the Covid-19 pandemic, with doctors raising concerns that people in their 20s and 30s are increasingly being affected. Despite the need for urgent treatment, less than 5% of stroke patients in…
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