Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among the major updates in the new 2026 Guideline for the Early ...

Approximately 10.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that causes an irregular, often too fast, ...

The guidelines for care of patients that have experienced acute ischemic stroke have been updated by the American Stroke Association.

A long-term study found that women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a much lower risk of stroke. The strongest benefits were seen in women who ate more plant-based foods, fish, and olive ...

Dr. Bruce Davidson joins Joanna Coles to explain why a single, easily overlooked detail convinced him the president likely suffered a prior stroke. Breaking News Reporter A prominent physician said ...

A 26% relative hazard reduction in recurrent ischemic stroke was observed (HR 0.74), with primary efficacy assessed as time to first ischemic stroke. OCEANIC-STROKE trial data show asundexian cuts ...

New stroke breakthroughs spotlight faster treatment, factor XI prevention, better recovery, and the push to deliver care equitably with smart wearables. The future of stroke care is likely to be ...

This article was co-authored with Emma Myer, a student at Washington and Lee University who studies Cognitive/Behavioral Science and Strategic Communication. In today’s digital age, social media has ...

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

Objective To examine the effects of strength training on patient-important outcomes of stroke recovery and to quantify the influence of the exercise prescription on treatment effects. Design ...

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