What you should know about preventing, spotting and treating stroke May 02, 2017 | Heather Shannon Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of adult disability. Here's what you need to know about... Read More Tags brain stroke
Strong headaches: A warning sign for teenage girl August 18, 2016 | Camila Hernandez What began as a strong headache turned into a life-threatening condition for 18-year-old Sulecma Mondragon. For days, the teenager hoped the... Read More Tags brain stroke rare diseases emergency young adults patient stories
What happens if a loved one has a stroke while on vacation? June 21, 2016 | Patricia Harriman You or a loved one suffers a stroke while on vacation. What should you do? UCI Health neurosurgeon Dr. Li-Mei Lin discusses how she treated one... Read More Tags brain stroke health tips
Specialized nursing for stroke survivors May 31, 2016 | Patricia Harriman As more patients survive strokes, the need for specialized nursing care increases. More than 20 UCI Health nurses have earned advanced credentials. Read More Tags stroke brain
The No. 1 enemy of stroke May 26, 2016 | Wengui Yu, MD, PhD The leading cause of stroke usually causes no symptoms until it has caused damage. Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Read More Tags stroke brain prevention health tips
Could my hairstylist or cough cause a stroke? May 19, 2016 | Wengui Yu, MD, PhD Stories about unusual causes of stroke abound, with chiropractors, yoga, even sneezing, the culprits. But which are fact and which are fiction? Read More Tags brain stress stroke prevention