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 ...

Prespecified subgroups were categorized according to age (<65 years or ≥65 years), sex, NIHSS score at randomization (<10 or ≥10), time from stroke onset to randomization (>4.5 to <9 hours, 9 ...

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses ...

The heat is no joke and this year, it's impacting a large portion of the U.S. Here's what to know about heat stroke, ...

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; ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stroke assessment scales are tools doctors use to diagnose and evaluate the severity of strokes, identify any neurological deficits, and measure the effectiveness of stroke interventions. They can ...

For IV alteplase treatment, the updated guidelines stated that "for eligible patients with mild nondisabling stroke symptoms (NIHSS score 0-5), IV alteplase is not recommended for patients who ...