Following a stroke, pain is common but can be managed
Jul 9, 2024
Various types of pain can develop in the weeks, months and even years after a stroke, and they can be treated, experts say.
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Strokes in young adults may be caused more often by migraines, other nontraditional factors
Mar 26, 2024
Nontraditional risk factors – especially migraine headaches – may play a bigger role in the development of strokes in younger adults than traditional ones like high blood pressure, new research shows.
Bright outdoor light at night may increase stroke risk
Mar 25, 2024
A new study looks at the effects of bright outdoor lights and air pollution in a large city in China.
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke
Mar 21, 2024
Some people with atrial fibrillation are at risk for strokes even if they take blood-thinning medication. New research suggests certain blood tests can help identify this hidden risk.
Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
Mar 14, 2024
A new study of VA data finds Black veterans with PTSD were more likely to return to the hospital after a stroke than white veterans.
Escape room challenge helps nurses master best practices in stroke care
Feb 6, 2024
Nurses who engaged in escape room puzzles increased their knowledge of clinical stroke guidance, a new study shows.
When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else
Feb 2, 2024
Some health conditions can mimic a stroke. But don't waste time trying to tell the difference, stroke experts say.
Dementia risk may nearly triple in first year after a stroke
Feb 2, 2024
Having a stroke – especially one caused by bleeding – increases the risk of dementia, new research suggests.
Common antidepressants appear safe for most stroke survivors
Feb 1, 2024
Among people who had strokes caused by a clot, two common types of antidepressants did not increase the risk of bleeding, new research finds.
RÁPIDO aims to get native Spanish speakers to recognize stroke signs fast
Sep 15, 2023
Like the English mnemonic FAST, RÁPIDO is intended to make it easier for Spanish speakers to remember the signs of a stroke.