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Role of Diet in Stroke Prevention

Jun 11, 2025

Role of Diet in Stroke Prevention

One of the leading causes of death and permanent disability is stroke. Stroke has some serious and irreversible effects. Many stroke survivors need help with everyday tasks and suffer from physical and mental disabilities.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Stroke in Children: Rare But Real

Jun 11, 2025

Stroke in Children: Rare But Real

Childhood stroke is seen less frequently, but it can have profound effects on kids, often leading to significant health challenges. The causes vary and differ from those seen in adults. There's still a lot to learn about strokes in children.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Diabetes and Stroke: How They’re Linked

Jun 09, 2025

Diabetes and Stroke: How They’re Linked

Around the world, stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. There are many modifiable risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes. Diabetes is a common chronic illness, which means having too much sugar in the blood.

Alvina Hasan

Alvina Hasan

Stroke in Young Adults (Causes and Risks)

Jun 09, 2025

Stroke in Young Adults (Causes and Risks)

One potentially troubling trend is causing concern in the medical field, pushing awareness of a significant health threat to younger individuals: strokes.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Can a Second Stroke Be Prevented?

Jun 06, 2025

Can a Second Stroke Be Prevented?

Although the probability of recurrent stroke in those who survive an acute stroke is 11.1 percent in a year, this incidence has been reported to be 26.4% in five years and 39.2% in ten.

Dr. Vijita Jayan

Dr. Vijita Jayan

What is Mechanical Thrombectomy?

Jun 04, 2025

What is Mechanical Thrombectomy?

A mechanical thrombectomy is a minimally invasive technique where a clot in a patient's artery is removed by an interventional radiologist or endovascular neurosurgeon using specialised equipment. 

Alvina Hasan

Alvina Hasan

Speech Therapy After Stroke: How It Works & What to Expect

May 21, 2025

Speech Therapy After Stroke: How It Works & What to Expect

A speech therapist plays an essential role in the healing process following a stroke. They help patients regain their ability to communicate effectively by addressing common post-stroke issues such as difficulty speaking, understanding language, and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

Alvina Hasan

Alvina Hasan

Preventive Measures For Brain Stroke

Apr 18, 2025

Preventive Measures For Brain Stroke

How can a stroke be avoided? Being older and having a parent or other close relative who have experienced a stroke increases our risk of having one ourselves. Although you cannot go back in time or alter your family's history, you can control a lot of other stroke risk factors if you know what they are.

Dr. Vijita Jayan

Dr. Vijita Jayan

How family members can support a Stroke Patient’s recovery?

Apr 15, 2025

How family members can support a Stroke Patient’s recovery?

Recovering from a stroke is a demanding process emotionally, physically and psychologically. Because they provide essential emotional support, practical help, and encouragement,

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed