Birmingham researchers are to set to collaborate on a study that could result in a rapid non-invasive diagnostic test to quickly and accurately identify stroke patients who need time-critical ...

When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...

A blood test that detects GFAP during emergency transport could kick off effective treatment for these patients before they even get to the hospital, potentially reducing their brain damage from ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do if you suspect someone is having a stroke: At the first sign of stroke symptoms, call ...

Strokes can occur suddenly—and silently—with symptoms that do not always match expectations. Stroke specialist and director of the University of Utah Stroke Center, Jennifer Majersik, MD, emphasizes ...

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The “follow my finger” test is part of a brief eye movement exam to help diagnose stroke Clinicians may soon have a simple method for diagnosing stroke in patients complaining of dizziness, nausea, ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...