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Diagram shows how ischemic strokes occur.

·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.

The image is an illustration of one of the three semicircular canals of one inner ear and associated structures.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Researchers May Have Discovered a Plan to Disable Meniere’s Disease

Researchers believe they may have discovered what causes Meniere's disease and how to treat it.

The diagram shows the different types of brain strokes.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

1 in 4 Stroke Patients Suffer PTSD

A new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.

Microphotographic image of stained section of brain after an accute stroke.

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·January 18, 2013·3 min read

Stroke Survivors with PTSD More Likely to Avoid Treatment

A new survey of stroke survivors has shown that those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to adhere to treatment regimens that reduce the risk of an additional stroke.