Category: Stroke Treatment

Our brain houses billions of neurons that are responsible for transmitting information to nerve cells, muscles and glands. It comes as no surprise, then, that the brain is considered the most complex organ in our body. Not only is it the most complex organ in the human body, but it is also the most important…

The effects of stroke have a huge impact on the brain, neural networks, behaviors, and emotions. It is common to experience personality changes, such as feelings of irritability, poor memory, anxiety, depression, or confusion after a stroke. These feelings are a natural response to stroke and reflect a sense of loss for the changes someone…

The different types of stroke Everyone has heard of a stroke. Most also know that it is a brain injury that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood flow, this brain tissue begins to die along with the functions controlled by that part of the brain. As…

What Is a Stroke? When a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked by a clot and a stroke occurs as a result, it is called an ischemic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when the affected blood vessel bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and…

Stroke Treatment Sasha was in perfect health and had no significant problems when he suffered a stroke three years ago. One night, however, in the blink of an eye, the life he knew changed forever. "The only thing I felt was a pain in my jaw," recounts Sasha, the night he suffered an ischemic stroke,…

If you have already suffered a stroke, the likelihood of suffering another one is significantly increased afterwards. To fight these odds, your doctor may prescribe certain medications. It can be difficult to understand the many medications your doctor may give you, but they all work together to keep you healthy and prevent future blood clot…

Packing for holidays and travel is often considered a chore. It is not much different when you suddenly pack your suitcase for a medical trip. It may be considered even more troublesome to pack when preparing for medical treatment.   More information about traveling with disabilities   Traveling for medical treatment Maybe it is because…

The advantages of cord blood in stem cell therapy In other clinics, it is common for patients undergoing stem cell therapy there to provide their own stem cells in an invasive procedure. With donated cord blood, however, our stem cell units are readily available as soon as the patient is ready to receive treatment. Some…

After a stroke, one is overcome by a wide range of emotions - fears and general uncertainty about the future are also not uncommon. Peace of mind may come with knowing that while many post-stroke conditions can develop, most of them are common and may slowly improve with time, rehabilitation and therapy. Becoming familiar with…

  How umbilical cord blood is obtained The umbilical cord blood is specifically obtained from the blood vessels of the umbilical cord. After a baby is born and the umbilical cord is cut, the cord blood can be collected and preserved. In the United States, cord blood banking is slowly becoming a popular topic among…