In a June 30 video he posted on Instagram, US-based neurosurgeon Dr Brian Hoeflinger, shared how to recognise a stroke.

Floor and ceiling effects: The NIHSS may not capture the full range of stroke severity, particularly in those with very mild or severe symptoms.This can result in floor or ceiling effects, where a ...

About one in three people who have a mini stroke, or a transient ischemic attack, will suffer a stroke eventually.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The COVID-19 pandemic likely altered stroke patient characteristics, as those admitted to the hospital were younger and had more severe symptoms over a 2-year post-pandemic ...

Talk about a brain teaser. While the obvious signs of a stroke are easy to spot, there are several subtle symptoms that can slip under the radar. But don’t let them deceive you. “All symptoms ...

"The greater NIHSS score in women may be partially attributed to their older age, as age itself is a known contributing factor to sex differences in stroke severity," said study co-author Youngran ...

Some symptoms on the list, like hiccups, might seem random at first glance. However, there is some research suggesting stroke-related hiccups may be a sign of brain damage to areas like the ...

an initially mild to moderate stroke (NIHSS, 4–7) and no symptoms after treatment, defined as a score of 0 on the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS), which measures disability and dependence; ...