A mini-stroke might seem like a close call that passes quickly, but what happens next often catches patients completely off guard. While medical professionals focus on preventing future strokes, they ...

A transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke, has traditionally been viewed as a brief, temporary event. Physical symptoms typically vanish within 24 hours, leading many to underestimate ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Mini-strokes may leave persistent fatigue in more than half of patients, revealing an often overlooked burden after initial recovery. This fatigue can last up to a year, particularly in those with a ...

About 25% of Americans will experience a stroke, according to Steven Edgley, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation at University of Utah Health since 2006. Edgley knows full well how life-changing a ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 people will have a stroke, according to the CDC. Most of these strokes will be what's called "ischemic," which happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. People who ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 people will have a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these strokes will be what’s called ischemic, which is when blood flow to the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday. Former right fielder and designated hitter Tony Oliva had what the team ...

A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged ...