Escape room challenge helps nurses master best practices in stroke care
Feb 6, 2024
Nurses who engaged in escape room puzzles increased their knowledge of clinical stroke guidance, a new study shows.
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When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else
Feb 2, 2024
Some health conditions can mimic a stroke. But don't waste time trying to tell the difference, stroke experts say.
Dementia risk may nearly triple in first year after a stroke
Feb 2, 2024
Having a stroke – especially one caused by bleeding – increases the risk of dementia, new research suggests.
Common antidepressants appear safe for most stroke survivors
Feb 1, 2024
Among people who had strokes caused by a clot, two common types of antidepressants did not increase the risk of bleeding, new research finds.
New research reveals surprising outcomes in overdose-related cardiac arrests
Jan 31, 2024
People who have out-of-hospital cardiac arrests caused by a drug overdose often fare better than those whose hearts stop for other reasons, new research suggests.
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
Jan 16, 2024
The "head-to-toe" effects of COVID-19 infection mean you still need to be cautious, experts say.
Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
Nov 13, 2023
Children with better cardiovascular health scored higher when it came to executive cognitive function, according to preliminary research.
For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Feel dizzy when you stand up? It's a drop in blood pressure and may be an early sign of dementia
Oct 23, 2023
A new study is reinforcing scientists' suspicions of a link between orthostatic hypotension and dementia.
Rocker's wife performed CPR with the help of 911 dispatcher
Oct 12, 2023
After heavy metal bass guitarist Sal Italiano had a cardiac arrest, doctors needed proof his brain was functioning before doing heart surgery. The clock was winding down.