MERRIMACK – At 64 years old, Merrimack resident David Johnson had a busy life between business trips, powerlifting at the gym as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren — then, last ...

The seven dos and don’ts when you spot someone having a stroke - Experts have set out guidelines ahead of Stroke Awareness Month ...

Birmingham researchers are to set to collaborate on a study that could result in a rapid non-invasive diagnostic test to quickly and accurately identify stroke patients who need time-critical ...

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

When combined with clinical scores, a "game-changing" blood test can expedite the diagnosis and treatment of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke, potentially saving many lives, new data suggested.

Stroke is considered a very serious condition. Even a few seconds' delay can completely change someone's life. Therefore, it ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says. Stroke victims with brain bleeds have nearly seven times higher blood levels ...