An innovative procedure called endovascular thrombectomy may be a game changer for those who have a stroke. Getty Images/iStockphoto For decades, there has been scant progress in treating one of the ...

(BPT) – Did you know carotid artery disease (CAD) is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes? Early detection and treatment of CAD can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke, and ...

Alexander Whiting, MD, neurosurgeon and director of epilepsy surgery at AHN's Neuroscience Institute, recently performed the first VNS procedures for stroke recovery in western Pennsylvania. The ...

More than 100 people in Northern Colorado are surviving their past experience with stroke with fewer deficiencies thanks to a procedure now being offered by UCHealth. Prior to 2023, the nearest place ...

When a person is having an acute stroke, every minute of delayed treatment means a higher risk of permanent brain damage. A new procedure, available at UNC Hospitals, hopes to increases a person’s ...

When you suffer a stroke, time is of the essence. According to research from the American Heart Association, the average patient loses 1.9 million neurons, 13.8 billion synapses and seven miles of ...

John Davis’ resume includes serving as a test engineer of radar systems on the Apollo modules that went to the moon. The retired engineer knows firsthand about the value of testing, minding details ...

Scientists help mice regain mobility after a stroke using human stem cell transplants, opening up a promising avenue for ...

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with millions of interconnected highways carrying information at lightning speed. Now picture what happens when a major earthquake hits, destroying some of those ...