A Guide to Post-Stroke Mood Disorders
Following a stroke, some survivors may notice a change in mood or ability to manage emotions.
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Moderate to heavy drinking could increase the risk of stroke in young adults
People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults
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Mystery solved? How shingles can increase stroke risk
Shingles may appear as a rash or blisters on one side of the face, or most commonly, as an extended band around the left or right side
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Research finds a significant increase in stroke incidence in those younger than 55 years
New research - funded by the Medical Research Foundation - has shown a sharp increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults.
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To Reduce Risk of Stroke, Scientists Suggest Adding 5 Activities To Your Self-Care Routine
According to Stroke Foundation over 80% of strokes can be prevented and here are 5 activities to add to you self-care routine.
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Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient
In a recent study published in Radiology Case Reports, researchers described a case of a patient with acute respiratory failure and ischemic
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Mayo Clinic Experts Say Time Is Most Critical Factor for Better Stroke Outcomes
More than 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke this year, and 6.5 million people will die as a result
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Midlife Crisis After Stroke
A mid-life crisis is a period of transition and adjustment, generally between ages 40-60,
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Canberra hospitals win stroke award
Canberra Hospital (Canberra Health Service) and Calvary Public Hospital were awarded the Australian Stroke Coalition Quality Stroke Service
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The road to success!
This week Stroke Survivors Australia Incorporated was born, we have become a registered incorporated NFP (Not For Profit) organisation.
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Strength After Stroke Begins in the Brain
Muscle weakness is a common outcome after stroke and is usually especially large on one (more affected) side. Rehabilitation to improve stre
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Researchers awarded $2.3 million R01 grant for chronic stroke research
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences received an R01 grant from the National Institutes o
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Trial of Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours after Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion
The effects and risks of endovascular thrombectomy 6 to 24 hours after stroke onset due to basilar-artery occlusion have not been extensivel
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Digital stroke prevention
Stroke Foundation is thrilled to see some of Australia’s most accomplished stroke sector researchers awarded almost $1m to develop a new dig
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AI-enabled eye scan delivers stroke and heart disease risk scores
A team of researchers in the UK has developed a fully automated artificial intelligence-enabled system that can scan retinal images for vasc
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My husband has had a stroke, but I hate feeling like his carer
My husband had a mild stroke several months ago. He’s a 60-something scientist and used to solving everything with his mind,
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AHA News: At 21, Her College Graduation and a Stroke Happened on the Same Day
A minute later, there was a rustle in the crowd. The ceremony stopped.
From their remote vantage point, the Fattores had no idea what was ha
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Ambient noise associated with increased risk of stroke
Every 10-decibel (dBA) increase in outdoor noise raises the risk of stroke by 6% for people aged 45 and over
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Can the flu shot reduce your risk of stroke?
"Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke"
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Bleeding in the brain causes 55% of stroke-related lost life years
A stroke caused by bleeding into the brain is an intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). ICH causes just 30% of strokes. But ICH damage causes 55%
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