SEATTLE — Strokes are treatable, but early recognition of symptoms and quick action are crucial. They can also impact people of all ages, including Andrew Salmon, who experienced a stroke at age 31, a ...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a critical time to recognize stroke symptoms and the importance of timely action. Dr. Matthew Koenig and Tiffany Allen from the Hawaii Stroke Coalition joined ...
Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 ...
The rhythm of a healthy heart may seem steady, but underneath that regular thump lies a rich, ever-changing pattern. These beat-to-beat changes, known as heart rate variability, or HRV, reveal much ...
Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...
Uncontrolled diabetes damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis, the process that narrows arteries.
The ISA and NHM launched a training program in Guntur to enhance stroke care and emergency response for medical officers.
It was a regular day on the basketball court when Chicago teen Mekhi Bailey took a hit to the neck — nothing unusual for an active kid. But the next morning, one side of his face and body drooped.
Because of the trust you have with your patients, you are in a unique position to notice, evaluate, and act on neurologic and other conditions your patients experience. As you are interacting with ...
Psychological therapy was associated with significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety among patients with a history of stroke, with greater benefits in those who initiated talk therapy ...