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 ...

Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Analysis of a large, nationally representative survey shows that stroke survivors under age 50 have more problems concentrating and running errands and experience more poor mental health days than ...

Antidepressant therapy may independently improve recovery from dysphagia after acute ischemic stroke through multiple ...

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 ...

Last year, a severe stroke put a halt to Donald “Ozzie” Verstraete’s independence and led him to neurological rehabilitation at Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Now, he’s back on the ...

After suffering a stroke that affected his speech, Rich McMahon began practicing his Dunkin’ order as part of therapy ...

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with millions of interconnected highways carrying information at lightning speed. Now picture what happens when a major earthquake hits, destroying some of those ...

Adam Aron says emergency care in a UK National Health Service hospital has allowed him to have a sustained and full recovery ...

SIH Herrin Hospital and SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale have earned national recognition for their commitment to providing fast, evidence-based stroke treatment that improves patient outcomes.