Wearables help stroke victims
Author: Eric Butterman Imagine the feeling of not being able to do all the routine, effortless movements you’ve always performed. The motion of brushing your teeth. Putting one foot in front of the other to walk your dog. Even raising a spoon of cereal to your lips to...
They saved my father’s life: Daughters called 112 when dad had a stroke
Story by : Christer Wik On Saturday, 10 September, Henrik Bystrom from Kil, Sweden, had a stroke. His daughters Hanna and Ella were of course afraid, but quickly called 112. - You did the right thing. That's why Henry is sitting here today. It is very important to get...
Stroke risk higher for younger than older pregnant women
Written by Honor Whiteman Published on https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ Older women are usually considered at greater risk of pregnancy complications than younger women. However, when it comes to stroke during pregnancy, a new study suggests it is younger women who...
New Hope for Stroke Recovery: Retrain the brain and regain independence
The article published on https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ While more people are surviving strokes, many still face long-term disability. But Johns Hopkins research finds promising ways to retrain the brain and regain independence. Here’s what experts have learned...
Ischemic stroke risk linked to traumatic brain injury (TBI), independent of other factors
By: Emily Lunardo | Heart Health | Thursday, November 03, 2016 - 12:30 PM Ischemic stroke risk is linked to traumatic brain injury (TBI), independent of other factors. Lead study author James F. Burke explained, “Both stroke and traumatic brain injury are common,...
