9news.com.au |
Indian stroke victim mocked in viral video 9news.com.au A viral video mocking a slow moving Indian banker has been lambasted by social media critics after it was revealed the woman was a stroke survivor. The video, which was originally posted on October 24 with the title “fastest cashier in the world … Laughed enough watching the world’s fastest cashier woman? Now ... |
Deccan Chronicle |
Stroke—how to prevent it Inquirer.net STROKE is a sudden severe illness that attacks the brain. There are two basic types. Ischemic strokes, which account for about 80 percent of total strokes, happen when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die from lack … Air pollution responsible for over one third strokes ... |
News-Medical.net |
Professor shares health tips for preventing stroke
News-Medical.net Having a stroke can be a debilitating and life changing event for an individual and their family. Regardless of one’s age or family history, 90 percent of strokes are preventable. In honor of World Stroke Day on October 29, University of the Sciences … |
Medscape |
FDA approves new device for prevention of recurrent strokes in certain patients FDA.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Amplatzer PFO Occluder device. The PFO Occluder reduces the risk of a stroke in patients who previously had a stroke believed to be caused by a blood clot that passed through a small hole in the … FDA Approves Amplatzer ... |
Lexington Herald Leader |
Stroke cause can be difficult for doctors to detect
Lexington Herald Leader A stroke can be devastating, with possible paralysis, speech or vision problems, and/or memory loss. Outcomes can sometimes be improved with immediate treatment, with additional efforts directed at enhancing recovery and reducing the likelihood of … |