Stroke survivors and their partners are not adequately supported to deal with changes to their relationships, self-identity, gender roles and intimacy following stroke, according to new research from the University of Sydney.
Sep 6, 2018
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People who survive a stroke in their 40s, 50s or early 60s may still have decades to live—but only if they take blood thinners, blood pressure drugs and other medications that can reduce their risk of a second stroke.
Aug 27, 2018
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Researchers from City have launched a new project aimed at helping people with aphasia tell their story, and improve their ability to carry out everyday conversation following a stroke.
Jul 12, 2018
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In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor status in stroke survivors, according to findings presented by University ...
May 24, 2018
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Detail revealed in MRI brain scans can help doctors accurately deduce when a stroke begins, according to new research, allowing treatment for many patients who currently cannot receive it.
May 16, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, but a lack of awareness and resources hinder efforts to change that, the American Stroke Association says.
May 12, 2018
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A new treatment has been shown to significantly improve the speech and word production of stroke patients.
Apr 18, 2018
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A new medical app that helps brain-damaged stroke patients communicate how they are feeling has been developed and tested by researchers at the University of Nottingham.
Mar 30, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Participants in a systematic voiding program for post-stroke incontinence found it to be helpful, according to a study published online March 8 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Mar 20, 2018
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Over a half of stroke patients require a degree of help with taking medicine and a sizeable minority say they do not receive as much assistance as they need, according a study published today in the journal BMJ Open.
Mar 12, 2018
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