On April 11th over 200 Dutch healthcare professionals attended the 'Het Venijn zit in de staart' ("The sting is in the tail“) congress, a yearly event organised by Hersenletsel.nl, the Dutch Brain Injury Association. As Monique Lindhout, SAFE board member and CEO of...

No stroke is the same, and the impact on stroke survivors and their families/care givers can be devastating and multifaceted. Apart from body functions, stroke also affects everyday activities, not just of the stroke survivor but everyone around him. How these...

Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be solely a language issue as traditionally believed, according to a Penn State study. The study adds to a growing body of research highlighting other cognitive functions affected by aphasia,...

The first three days are of utmost importance for the recovery and survival rate of the stroke patient, since they can determine if the patient will have lifelong disabilities or leave the hospital and continue to be a productive part of the community. -While blowing...

Written by Honor Whiteman Published on medicalnewstoday.com A peptide derived from spider venom could be key to preventing brain damage caused by stroke, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that the peptide Hi1a - present in the venom of the...