Vagus nerve stimulation is proving to be a game-changer for stroke patients. And WakeMed is leading the charge in the Triangle.

An embolic stroke is a type of ischemic stroke that occurs when an embolus (a blood clot that breaks off from a larger blood clot) travels from elsewhere in the body to block an artery in the brain.

Having high blood glucose levels can harm blood vessels over time. A damaged blood vessel in the brain may become blocked or break, which causes a stroke. A stroke is an emergency condition that can ...

Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved ...

Many risk factors can lead to a stroke, but the magnitude of risk from some of these conditions or behaviors may have a stronger association with severe stroke compared with mild stroke ...

The Los Angeles Lakers' roller coaster start to the season continued on Saturday when they held off the New Orleans Pelicans down the stretch for a 104-99 victory, their fifth in a row. Now ...

Acute ischaemic stroke induces persistent innate immune memory through epigenetic changes in myeloid progenitors in the bone marrow, and this innate immune training contributes to cardiac ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Denmark’s Søren Kjeldsen matched the low round of the day Wednesday with a 6-under 65 and holds a two-stroke lead over Dicky Pride and Freddie Jacobson after 36 holes at ...

Objective: To investigate the effects of NDT on the functional status and quality of life (QoL) of patients with stroke during one year after stroke onset. Methods: 324 consecutive patients with ...

The high-output six-cylinder Cummins, found in heavy-duty Ram trucks, posted power ratings comparable to the standard-duty V8 Power Stroke available in Ford Super Duty trucks. However, the newer ...

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The Spurs' legendary coach suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 and the timetable for his return is unknown. Associated Press Gregg Popovich is the oldest coach in NBA history at 75 years.