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AI and strokes: How technology is aiding in quick diagnoses
Read full article: AI and strokes: How technology is aiding in quick diagnosesAlbert Ware had only been in retirement for a few short years when he experienced a stroke. With the help of artificial intelligence, he bounced back within an hour of receiving care at the hospital.
โStars were alignedโ in lifesaving action of woman who suffered acute stroke
Read full article: โStars were alignedโ in lifesaving action of woman who suffered acute strokeVirgina Plemmons had no idea that, after working at Macyโs Southland for 27 years, her place of employment would be pivotal in saving her life from an acute stroke on March 19, 2023.
University of Michigan Health study suggests national stroke transfer times are much longer than recommended
Read full article: University of Michigan Health study suggests national stroke transfer times are much longer than recommendedWhen someone has a stroke, evaluation and treatment is an emergency with every passing moment leading to more brain injury.
Neurologist addresses 4 truths, misconceptions about stroke signs, risks and prevention
Read full article: Neurologist addresses 4 truths, misconceptions about stroke signs, risks and preventionIn situations where every second counts, we often hear about what to do immediately in case of a heart attack. But what about a brain attack? Knowing the symptoms and acting fast can save someoneโs life.
Here are some factors to be aware of that could impact your risk of Alzheimerโs disease
Read full article: Here are some factors to be aware of that could impact your risk of Alzheimerโs diseaseSept. 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, a day to raise awareness about the devastating disease and its impact on patients, their families, and caregivers.
Being young and healthy doesnโt make you immune to stroke
Read full article: Being young and healthy doesnโt make you immune to strokeStroke is something that affects many of us, whether itโs happened to us personally or to someone we love, but oftentimes, the perception is that strokes can only happen to older people. That assumption is wrong.
Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemic
Read full article: Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemicThe COVID pandemic caused many people to see their doctor less often and according to a new study, that has translated into increased heart disease and stroke -- especially in communities of color.
โI was in such good health.โ From the top of her game to a paralyzing stroke -- how this journalist made the comeback of a lifetime.
Read full article: โI was in such good health.โ From the top of her game to a paralyzing stroke -- how this journalist made the comeback of a lifetime.Kristen Aguirre, by all accounts, did everything right: She wanted to deliver the news, and work as a storyteller, especially for underserved communities -- and after college, she landed TV jobs in Quincy, Illinois; Flint, Michigan; and then Denver, working as a reporter and anchor. It seemed like nothing could stop her. Until she was blindsided by a ischemic stroke that hit the motor strip of her brain.
Being young and healthy does not make you immune to stroke, experts say
Read full article: Being young and healthy does not make you immune to stroke, experts sayStroke is something that affects many of us, whether it's happened to us personally or to someone we love, but oftentimes, the perception is that strokes can only happen to older people.
COVID-19 cardiac study suggests increased heart health risks for patients
Read full article: COVID-19 cardiac study suggests increased heart health risks for patientsThere is a growing body of evidence pointing to the fact that COVID-19 can have a serious impact on the heart. Other symptoms related to heart failure are swelling in the ankles, and weve seen some of the patients in the study presented with chest pain and other patients presented with palpitations. They were surprised to find that more than half of those patients had worrisome heart scans:55% of patients had abnormal changes to the way the heart was pumping blood. These COVID-19 patients were all referred to the study because heart complications were suspected. A prior coronavirus infection may be considered an additional risk factor down the road.
Extreme heat red flags: Heres what to watch for
Read full article: Extreme heat red flags: Heres what to watch forThe heat may be a shock to many peoples systems -- take the heat seriously and watch out for these red flags. The heat doesn't mean life stops, so a lot of people either have to, or choose to, stay active outdoors. How you feelThe first red flag that the heat is taking a toll is obvious in how you feel. Bathroom trips, urine colorAnother red flag may seem indelicate, but it's very practical and important. Blacking outAs someone's body temperature becomes dangerously high the biggest red flag to watch for is confusion and blacking out, almost like being drunk.