Adam Hochron

Unlike other conditions there is no one thing that can be done to fully prevent stroke. Even with the odds stacked against them a group is working to manage the effects of stroke on a worldwide basis.

Once a patient has a stroke how they recover can be determined by several factors. Recently a team of researchers looked at whether genetics could play a role in how different patients function after the event.

The more endovascular therapy is used in the treatment of stroke patients the more data there will be about its efficacy. Looking at those numbers and determining what they man can be as important as the procedures themselves.

Like most other procedures, endovascular therapy comes with some inherent risks, but when managed correctly it can provide lasting results for stroke patients.

While other endovascular therapies presented at the International Stroke Conference required more specialized imaging to reach their final results the authors of one study showed that more basic work can be just as effective.

As the population continues to age and more and more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or some other form of dementia researchers are looking into what can be done to stem the tide of further diagnoses.

It was not long ago that the merits of endovascular therapy were questioned by some in the healthcare field. A recent push and some new tools have given the debate a stronger argument in favor of the procedures.

As more endovascular therapy options are developed doctors will have the chance to learn a variety of methods and decide which will work best for their individual patients.

Patients who come to a hospital following a stroke face a variety of challenges and complications. A recent study looked at a possible treatment for those who suffered only a mild or moderate stroke.

The results of the SWIFT PRIME Trial as well as several others have given hope that endovascular therapy could become a key tool to help treat patients who have suffered a severe stroke.

As one of the key presentations at the International Stroke Conference the results of the SWIFT PRIME study showed that when conducted in the right circumstances the procedure can provide great benefits for stroke patients.

It will take the work of not only healthcare professionals but also government entities to help with stroke management around the world.

Endovascular Therapy has been under significant scrutiny in recent years, but following studies conducted that view could be changing.

As endovascular treatment has come under the microscope in recent years several studies have shown with the right training and equipment it can be a viable option for stroke patients.

There are many factors to consider when treating a stroke patient during their recovery time. One area which some researchers say requires more attention is overcoming fatigue in patients.

While the ESCAPE trial and others like it showed benefits for stroke patient treatment, they also showed the need for specialized doctors to perform the procedure.

Endovascular surgery was one of the focal points of the International Stroke Conference in Nashville and the results of several studies, including the ESCAPE trials showed the benefits it can hold for stroke patients.

Even as the Cold War becomes a distant memory patients in Eastern Europe are at greater risk of suffering a stroke than their western neighbors but do not have the same treatment and prevention options available to them.

Many factors contribute to a patient being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, including obesity. Research is looking at the condition's role in the treatment of stroke patients.

Following a stroke patients require a variety of rehabilitation options from physical and occupational therapy to speech therapy among others. A recent study looked at the benefits of aerobic exercise in the recovery process.

The treatment a stroke patient gets can sometimes be determined by where they go for their care. The imaging used to determine treatment options however can be almost universal when used correctly.

With CT scans and MRI doctors can get a clearer picture of a stroke patient's condition and how best to treat them.

There are many treatment options for stroke patients and many advancements in the field recently with some being more aggressive than others. The benefits of each also pose potential problems for patients.

At the International Stroke Conference in Nashville, Marion Buckwalter, MD, PhD, presented the results of a study looking at the link between B Lymphocytes and dementia in mice. The study could help with the treatment of post-stroke human patients in the future.

As the effects of the recent Ebola outbreak are still being felt, researchers are continuing efforts to prevent or lessen future outbreaks.

Kyra Becker, MD, chair of the International Stroke Conference 2015 Program Committee, discusses several key topics of interest to watch for at this year's event.

Youth football season is just around the corner and as a new group of young football players prepare to strap on a helmet questions continue to be raised about the neurological safety of children playing the sport.

As electronic health records become more prevalent in the healthcare community, the number of software options doctors can choose from seems to range as widely as the practices themselves.

As the National Institute of Health's National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) institutes a new strategic plan, the group also welcomes a new leader who is familiar with the goals of the program.

A new drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients diagnosed with HIV-1.