Innovative Surgery Restores Mobility to Stroke Survivors
Sunday June 25, 2006
Dr. Mary Ann Keenan at the University of Pennsylvania has pioneered an exciting new surgical procedure, called neuro-orthopedics, that is restoring function to stroke survivors. Even though Read More...
FDA Approves Generic Zocor
Friday June 23, 2006
Today the FDA approved the first generic version of the drug Zocor (simvastatin). Zocor is a widely prescribed statin type medication intended to lower blood cholesterol levels. Normal Read More...
Program Provides Free Electric Scooters to Stroke Survivors
Thursday June 22, 2006
The National Stroke Association (NSA) along with the Clarence Vincent Foundation will give away five electric scooters in 2006 to stroke survivors who are experiencing difficulty getting around. These scooters Read More...
Stroke Recovery: What Should I Tell My Doctor?
Tuesday June 20, 2006
With so many changes and challenges, recovering from a stroke can be overwhelming. The more your rehab team knows about what you are experiencing, the more they can help Read More...
Prevent Strokes With Smart Food Choices
Monday June 5, 2006
Making smart food choices, like having oatmeal with cinnamon along with 12 ounces of apple juice for breakfast and snacking on a handful of almonds once or twice a day, Read More...
Poetry of Stroke Survivor Inspires New CD
Monday June 5, 2006
After a massive stroke, Dan Mountain had been in an "irreversable coma" for 21 days when he was removed from life support. He was suppose to die, but instead Read More...
Stroke Survivor Offers Encouragement and Practical Advice
Sunday June 4, 2006
Over twenty years ago, Paul Berger had a stroke from a ruptured aneurysm at age 36. He experienced some of the common effects, paralysis on one side and difficulty Read More...