The NeurologyLive® stroke clinical focus page serves as a resource for updates and information related to the clinical care and management of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, featuring news, podcasts, and videos about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, interviews with physicians, and study and clinical trial findings. The page includes information on stroke, large vessel occlusion, subcranial hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and more.
August 20th 2025
At AHS 2025, Elizabeth Seng, PhD, professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that migraine was associated with increased odds of ischemic stroke in veterans.
Karen J. Nolan, PhD: Functional Implementation of Robotics in Neurorehabilitation
October 1st 2019The senior research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation spoke to the research being done into the functional implementation of exoskeletons in neurorehabilitation.
Karen J. Nolan, PhD: Translational Research Into Neurorehabilitation Exoskeletons
September 27th 2019The senior research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation shared insight into the work she and her colleagues are doing to try to revolutionize the way exoskeletons can improve neurorehabilitation and gait challenges.
Karen J. Nolan, PhD: Using Exoskeletons for Patients With Gait Challenges
September 25th 2019The senior research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation spoke about using the exoskeleton and dermal skeleton devices in functional recovery for patients who have lost the ability to walk.
Understanding Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Rare But Sometimes Fatal
September 19th 2019The prognosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is favorable compared with other types of stroke: almost 80% of patients with CVT recover without functional disability. Nevertheless, 5% to 10% of patients die in the acute phase.
Mobile Stroke Unit Triages Patients With Higher Accuracy Than Optimized Management
September 18th 2019In a time where more than half of all patients with acute stroke and most patients with severe stroke arrive at the hospital via emergency medical services, a study suggests mobile stroke units are better equipped to accurately triage patients.
Adherence to Acute Care Bundle Improves Intracerebral Hemorrhage Mortality
September 6th 2019Given that ICH is associated with some of the worst outcome rates among stroke subtypes, investigators sought to evaluate the effect of improved implementation of a system of evidence- and guideline-based interventions.
The Symbiotic Relationship of Artificial Intelligence and Neurology
August 18th 2019The associate chief of the MS division and professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania described the relationship between artificial intelligence and medicine, and how he sees it evolving in the future.
Can Telemedicine Make a Difference in Neurology Subspecialties?
August 5th 2019The staff neurologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center for MS shared her insight into the use of telemedicine in an outpatient setting across a number of subspecialties in neurology and how it can supplement care going forward.
Experts to Discuss Central Issues in Stroke Care at Future of Neurology Congress
August 5th 2019The International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, convening experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
Impacting Pediatric Stroke Care By Raising Physician Awareness
August 3rd 2019The director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at CHOP spoke about the need to improve early recognition of pediatric stroke and physician awareness of the condition, which many believe is underdiagnosed and underestimated.
Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Is Likely to Reduce Stroke Recurrence
July 30th 2019Despite the fact that the rate of reductions for recurrent stroke in the intensive group were not significant in this study, a meta-analysis of 3 previous trials supports the use of a blood pressure target less than 130/80 mm Hg to reduce stroke recurrence.
Introducing Innovative Technologies Into Stroke Standard of Care
July 27th 2019The co-director of the Gates Stroke Center and Cerebrovascular Surgery at Kaleida Health and director of endovascular stroke treatment and research medical director of neuroendovascular services at Gates Vascular Institute spoke about unmet needs in stroke and the value of introducing innovative technologies into the space.
PMZ-1620 Enters Phase 3 Trial As a Potential Treatment For Cerebral Ischemic Stroke
July 25th 2019The investigational therapy has the potential to be a first-in-class neuronal progenitor cell therapeutic with anti-apoptotic activity that improves cerebral blood flow and neurological outcome in stroke.
Experts to Discuss Central Issues in Stroke Care at Future of Neurology Congress
July 23rd 2019The International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, convening experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
Future of Neurology Congress Will Offer Expert Insights on Hot Topics
July 15th 2019The International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, converging experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
Andrew Russman, DO: There's No Sleeping on Advancements in Stroke
June 21st 2019The head of the Cleveland Clinic stroke program and medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center sat down with Neurology Live for an in-depth discussion on stroke certifications, advanced treatment technology, and the ever-evolving concept of "time is brain."