A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or bleeding in the blood vessels. This disruption deprives brain cells of oxygen, causing them to die. The impact of a ...

A blood test that detects GFAP during emergency transport could kick off effective treatment for these patients before they even get to the hospital, potentially reducing their brain damage from ...

People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study ...

Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Treatment Because ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes have different causes and effects on the body, both require different treatments. Rapid diagnosis is important for reducing brain damage and enabling ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early use of SSRI/SNRIs was not associated with risk of bleeding in patients. However, there was increased risk ...

An update has been issued to MPs over NHS stroke treatment. Stroke patients need urgent treatment to avoid long-term or ...

COVID-19 and hemorrhagic stroke are a deadly combination, according to a nationwide study led by University of Utah Health scientists. Photo credit: Getty Images COVID-19 and hemorrhagic stroke are a ...