Limited movement in the hand and arm is one of the most persistent effects of a stroke, making everyday tasks more difficult.

A brain stroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that can strike suddenly, often without prior ...

Every second counts in acute stroke care. Learn the protocols for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes to maximize brain tissue ...

Each year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, a condition that causes loss of half of their visual field (the “vertical midline”). Hemianopia severely affects daily activities ...

When someone has a stroke — a leading worldwide cause of death and disability — time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 cases are ischemic strokes, caused by restricted blood flow in the brain, ...

A stroke can affect many of the brain’s essential functions, but the symptoms a person experiences often depend on which side ...

The University of Washington (UW) is offering new hope for people who have suffered a stroke by implanting a device directly in the brain. The device electrically stimulates areas during therapy in ...

Neurosurgeons and engineers at the University of Washington School of Medicine reached a milestone this summer, implanting a device inside the skull of a stroke victim that they believe can help him ...

Key Takeaways Senses matter as much as movement when it comes to regaining speech following a strokeSubjects had trouble ...