Time is of the essence in establishing the diagnosis of stroke and determining whether the patient is a candidate for thrombolytic therapy, ideally initiated within the “golden hour” after arrival at ...

Samantha Ballas, of Syracuse, is a fourth-year medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the Rural Scholars Program. She is a NYSARH Research and Policy Fellow in the 2025 cohort. She is ...

Dizziness, numbness, and confusion represent some of the most concerning neurological symptoms that can signal serious underlying medical conditions. While these sensations occasionally result from ...

A stroke occurs when oxygen supply to the brain is partially blocked. Death or paralysis can occur in minutes, if medical help is not provided, which is why strokes are a medical emergency, that ...

A mini stroke acts like the first warning signal of the body - it is an urgent notification that should never be overlooked – ...

A cerebral aneurysm, also called a brain aneurysm, can form anywhere in the brain. They are most common in the arteries around the base of the skull. A small brain aneurysm may not cause symptoms. The ...

A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. By definition, a TIA lasts ...

Patients often experience functional decline after an ischemic stroke, especially due to the brain's resistance to regenerate after damage. Yet, there is still potential for recovery as surviving ...