Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Women who follow Mediterranean diet significantly reduce risk of stroke
According to a new long-term study in women, following a Mediterranean diet seems to be significantly connected to…
Novel neuroprotective drug improves recovery after acute ischemic stroke
Stroke patients treated intravenously with loberamisal, a novel neuroprotective medication, daily for 10 days and starting within 48…
High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger),…
Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother’s risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Stroke transfer delays reduce access to life-saving thrombectomy
Gaps in the nation’s stroke transfer system are drastically reducing survivors’ chances of receiving critical treatment and increasing…