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Every day in the UK around 240 people suffer the catastrophic impact of a stroke. Sometimes seen as “brain attacks” these happen when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted ...

Acute ischaemic stroke induces persistent innate immune memory through epigenetic changes in myeloid progenitors in the bone marrow, and this innate immune training contributes to cardiac ...

Stroke affects over 20 million globally yearly, causing 5 million deaths. Recognizing early signs and seeking immediate medical help within the 'Golden Hour' can reduce long-term disability.

Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke). In younger patients, ischemic strokes are more common ...

Tamara de Lempicka’s first major U.S. survey invokes her as a trailblazing techno-feminist who borrowed freely from art history. But it also buries her erratic second act. By Walker Mimms ...

Ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke. Alteplase is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

When we’re sick or feeling unwell, it’s not uncommon for a headache to be one of our symptoms. Headaches are also often ...

Nine out of 12 post-stroke rehabilitation patients at the Cleveland Clinic showed improvement from the deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment, according to a Cleveland Clinic press release.

Regular exercise, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation, which reduces the risk of stroke. Exercise also stimulates brain plasticity ...

Elevated risks were particularly seen in unvaccinated people who fell ill. People who were diagnosed with severe COVID-19 infections from the first wave of the pandemic could face double the risk ...