Stroke seems to strike out of the blue, but it’s really cumulative effects that lead to stroke. Although it may seem like stroke is unpredictable and there is no way to pinpoint exactly when one might ...

Cluster randomized trial in Veterans Affairs hospitals shows a tailored quality intervention multiplies sleep apnea testing ...

A revolutionary point-of-care testing device that could help to prevent recurrent strokes could soon be rolled out across the NHS, according to researchers at the University of Manchester. The shoebox ...

The test can distinguish strokes caused by brain bleeding from those caused by a blood clot These two types of stroke require opposite treatments, and telling them apart quickly can limit brain damage ...

A blood test that detects GFAP during emergency transport could kick off effective treatment for these patients before they even get to the hospital, potentially reducing their brain damage from ...

Described as a 'transformation' in stroke care across NHS Scotland, the test aims to identify the most effective treatment for each patient.

NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A new test based on ultrasound scans may be able to spot people at high risk of a stroke, though it is still too early to be excited, researchers said. Nearly 800,000 ...

Dec. 20 (UPI) --Can genetics help predict a person's risk for stroke at birth? An international team of researchers thinks so. They have developed a genetic risk score based on findings from a simple ...

Medical technology group Proteome Sciences has released details of a study into a blood test which could reduce brain damage in thousands of stroke victims. The group has been collaborating with ...

Many stroke survivors start driving again without any testing to ensure they can still drive safely, a new survey indicates. Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina found that more ...