Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

An early-stage clinical trial has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) applied to the cerebellum may aid the recovery of upper limb function after stroke. Researchers studied 12 people with ...

Leading rehabilitation specialists share breakthrough techniques that help stroke survivors regain independence, with remarkable success stories of recovery When Sarah Thompson woke up one morning ...

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...

The parietal lobe functions as the brain's internal GPS, constructing our sense of spatial awareness and proprioception so we ...

After years of untreated high blood pressure, Lynn Chia suffered a life-altering stroke at 37 that left her unable to walk, ...

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 ...

MURRAY — Ann Itchon says she will never forget the sound of her husband falling in the bathroom the night he suffered a stroke. On Jan. 23, 2024, Ted Itchon woke up around 2 a.m. to use the bathroom ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Richmond University Medical Center has achieved certification from both the American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission for its expertise and high-quality care ...