Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome both reduce blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke. UT Southwestern discusses the difference between the two conditions, how we treat them, and how to reduce your risks.
UT Southwestern is using a grant through the Texas Health Resources Clinical Scholars Program to analyze existing acute stroke and rehabilitation data sets to create “optimal rehabilitation” prediction models.
At age 52 in 2019, actor Luke Perry died after having a stroke. His death highlights a need for people of all ages to know the risk factors and signs of stroke, says UT Southwestern. Learn more.
As medical journals and websites debate who should take statins and the severity of their side effects, UT Southwestern says not to forget that they save lives.
Research released at the 2018 LA International Stroke Convention suggests that certain stroke victims might benefit from a brain-saving stroke therapy up to 24 hours after a stroke, compared to the six-hour window to which doctors have previously adhered.
Recognize the signs of stroke to act fast. UT Southwestern discusses BE FAST as a handy tool to identify stroke symptoms, save time, and save the brain.
Stroke is a blanket term for sudden neurological changes, and they can be caused by many things. UT Southwestern discusses brain aneurysm and how it affects stroke risk.
The good news for women is that they generally live longer than men. The less than great news is that the risk for stroke increases with age, which means that women typically have a higher stroke risk.
Getting better after a stroke is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn what happens during a stroke and about the team at UT Southwestern in Dallas dedicated to stroke recovery.
