New research in mice has identified specific brain cells that drive recovery after stroke, offering a biological explanation ...

Does more therapy mean a better stroke recovery? The ESPRESSO trial reveals that high-intensity hand and arm therapy early ...

Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to ...

When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, dressing and driving, female participants experienced slightly worse ...

A recent study suggests that after a stroke, the brain may attempt to heal itself in an unexpected way. While the damaged ...

After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of ...

Ischemic stroke causes motor dysfunction and disability that significantly impact recovery and quality of life. Current ...

New research has found that trunk control in patients with acute ischemic stroke may be closely associated with the resting tone and stiffness of key posterior trunk muscles, offering potential early ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...

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 ...

New research reveals that the danger doesn’t end after a “mini-stroke,” and long-term prevention may depend on recognizing ...