CBS News |
Study finds stroke care faster for men than women CBS News Male stroke patients are more than twice as likely as female patients to receive clot-busting stroke treatment within 30 minutes of hospital arrival, a new study reports. This means men who suffer a stroke are less likely to face long-term disability … People with mental health disorders at risk ... |
Mirror.co.uk |
Rhod Gilbert suffered a ‘suspected stroke‘ after he had a very ‘odd … Mirror.co.uk Comedian Rhod Gilbert has revealed he recently suffered a suspected ‘mini-stroke‘ whilst at home in London. The Welsh funnyman, 48, says that he was sitting on the toilet when his left arm started shaking involuntarily like he was “waving at someone.”. Rhod Gilbert reveals he suffered a ... |
Neurology Advisor |
Many stroke patients do not receive life-saving therapy Science Daily Although tPA treatment for stroke is increasing over time, minorities, women and residents of 11 southeastern states that make up the “Stroke Belt” are left behind when it comes to receiving tPA, according to research presented at the American Stroke … New study confirms benefits of Medtronic’s Solitaire stent retriever … |
WLS-TV |
Young stroke survivor speaks at Go Red for Women luncheon
WLS-TV Imagine having a stroke at the age of 17. It happened to a young Chicago woman. (WLS). WLS. Friday, February 24, 2017 04:32PM. CHICAGO (WLS) –. Imagine having a stroke at the age of 17. It happened to a young Chicago woman. Now she is … |
Neurology Advisor |
Race May Play Role in Recurrent Stroke WebMD WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Strokes bring with them a heightened possibility of another attack, and new research suggests black patients may be at especially high risk for recurrence. The risk of recurrent stroke was up to 50 percent … In Stroke, No Clear Benefit for Head Positioning Sitting ... |