Strokes

Getting stem cells to help repair brain tissue after injury relies on the survival of those cells. Now, a hybrid gel that helps provide the much-needed oxygen for those cells on site may be the boost needed for more effective therapy and recovery.

Loss of arm and hand mobility is a common and devastating disability among stroke survivors, but a promising new study shows how cervical spinal cord stimulation could improve limb function and restore quality of life.

Whereas previous studies have considered the link between overall carbohydrate consumption and CVDs, a new UK study looked at whether the types of carbohydrates consumed impacted cardiovascular health and found quality was more important than quantity.

Scientists at Duke University have developed an ultrafast photoacoustic imaging system capable of capturing the functional and molecular changes that occur in major brain disorders such as stroke, dementia, and acute brain injury.

It goes without saying that if someone has a blood clot in their brain, that clot should be cleared as soon as possible. An experimental new transducer could help, as it uses swirling waves of ultrasound to break up blood clots much faster than existing methods.

Scientists believe they have discovered how a common disease called shingles can increase a person's risk of stroke. The research reveals how viral infections can be reawakened after lying dormant for years and cause health issues beyond acute disease.

Researchers are proposing a treatment for stroke that involves infusing a blood protein to protect the brain from damage. Early tests in mice indicate if the treatment is given within hours of a stroke occurring it could improve long-term outcomes.

A team of researchers in the UK has developed a fully automated artificial intelligence-enabled system that can scan retinal images for vascular health, helping identify those at high risk of heart disease and stroke.

New research presents the most comprehensive study to date into the long-term neurological problems associated with COVID-19. Tracking 150,000 COVID patients for a year the research found COVID led to a 42% increase in risk of several brain disorders.

Looking at nearly 50 studies previously published on the relationship between genes and ischemic stroke, researchers have found blood type may play a role in the likelihood of young adults experiencing this life-threatening event.

University of South Australia scientists have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The study found that a decent proportion of cases of dementia may be prevented by boosting levels of the hormone.

Most treatments for strokes aim to help reduce or repair damage to affected neurons. But a new study in mice has shown that a drug already in use could help stroke patients regain motor function by getting undamaged neurons to pick up the slack.