Home-based stroke rehabilitation helps survivors regain independence, confidence, and mental well-being in everyday life.
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Researchers have found that gut microbiome alterations may contribute to stroke recurrence, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
Understanding and addressing immobility-related stress is vital for improving both mental health and physical recovery after a stroke.
A stroke can strike suddenly and have devastating consequences.
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Sleep Disorders Significantly Impact Brain Health, Increasing Risks of Stroke and Dementia
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) underscores the significant impact of sleep disorders and disturbances on brain health.
Experts at the Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge are creating a self-management programme to assist people in coping with fatigue following a stroke.
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with millions suffering from its debilitating consequences each year.
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Over 50% of Brits May Have High Cholesterol. Will Ending ‟Bad” Cholesterol Testing Add to the Problem?
The most comprehensive research into cholesterol ever conducted in the UK has found 54% of Brits could have high total cholesterol levels.
In the lead-up to World Stroke Day, a new analysis reveals the true cost of National Health Service (NHS) medical negligence.
Scientists are investigating the role of a cholesterol form called very-low-density lipoprotein, and their findings may lead to new treatment options in the future.
A new study reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation.
The journey to recovery often demands a multifaceted approach, and physical therapy is a cornerstone.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in Sweden and in the world. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, among others, have now found that artificial …
Birmingham researchers are to set to collaborate on a study that could result in a rapid non-invasive diagnostic test to quickly and accurately identify stroke patients who need time-critical treatment …
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Women Less Likely to Be Routed to Comprehensive Stroke Centres for Large Vessel Acute Ischemic Stroke
Despite having worse stroke symptoms and living within comparable distances to comprehensive stroke centres, women with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke are less likely to be routed to the …