For many stroke survivors, recovery is derailed by painful muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms that limit movement, ...

The 2026 International Stroke Conference (ISC), held February 4-6 in New Orleans, Louisiana, delivered potentially ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Stroke patients treated intravenously with loberamisal, a novel neuroprotective medication, daily for 10 days and starting ...

New stroke breakthroughs spotlight faster treatment, factor XI prevention, better recovery, and the push to deliver care equitably with smart wearables. The future of stroke care is likely to be ...

A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet. This leads to diminished quality of life and mental health in addition to increased susceptibility to ...

Harford County woman Sarah Bochenick's stroke recovery story highlights how quick medical response can save lives and prevent ...

Recent research has revealed compelling evidence supporting tenecteplase as a more effective treatment for ischemic strokes compared to traditional alteplase therapy. This discovery could mark a major ...

Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But ...

For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability three months later ...

Nashville woman DeShawn McClain's mysterious stroke left doctors puzzled. Her recovery story during Heart Month could help ...