FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 8, 2016·4 min readSet of Genes Linked to Stroke and Dementia IdentifiedResearchers believe they have identified a new set of genes that could be responsible for stroke and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 28, 2016·3 min readCould GI Tract Bacteria Help to Decrease Stroke Severity?A new study reports some types of gut bacteria can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2016·5 min readDiabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIAA drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2016·3 min readA Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke RiskResearchers have discovered an elevated risk of intracerebral hemorrhage in people found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2016·1 min readUmbilical Cord Blood May Speed Stroke RecoveryA new study will evaluate the effectiveness of using banked umbilical cord blood to help the brain heal quicker following an ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 11, 2016·3 min read73 Percent of People Unaware of Stroke SymptomsA national survey finds 3 out of 4 people under 45 underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms and are more likely to delay seeking medical attention.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 15, 2015·5 min readSpleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following StrokeAccording to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2014·2 min readSubstance in Humans is Effective Fighting Stroke DamageAcSDKP, a molecular substance which occurs naturally in humans, provides neurological protection when administer within hours of an ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2013·4 min readResearchers Find Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After StrokeNew research suggests the integrity of the blood brain barrier is compromised for days after an ischemic stroke. This can lead to serious, life threatening complications. Repairing the BBB could prevent further complications.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2013·4 min readMedical Societies Unite on Patient Centered Measures for Nonsurgical Stroke Interventions Representatives from medical societies created a multispecialty and international consensus on the metrics and benchmarks for processes of care and technical and clinical outcomes for stroke patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 17, 2013·5 min readFindings on Potential to Prevent, Reverse Serious Disabilities Affecting Children Born PrematurelyResearchers report that low blood and oxygen flow to the developing brain does not, as previously thought, cause an irreversible loss of brain cells, but rather disrupts the cells’ ability to fully mature.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience Business·July 17, 2012·3 min readExperimental Drug May Extend Therapeutic Window for StrokeAn experimental drug that reduces brain damage and improves motor skills among stroke-afflicted rodents when given with federally approved clot-busting therapy has been created.Read More
