Stroke
Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion
A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’
Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency
Nearly 13% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurologic symptoms - study
Of the more than 16,000 patients examined, 13% developed serious neurological conditions including, most commonly, encephalopathy at admission.
Hadassah doctor helps woman have baby after she was told she couldn't
Jennifer Lopez was told having another baby would kill her after suffering a stroke at the age of 29.
Israel's CVAid raises $4m. for brain stroke detection platform
By utilizing AI technology, the start-up allows for quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment of brain strokes.
Stroke risk among older adults highest in first 3 days after COVID-19 diagnosis
A new analysis determined that the risk of stroke within the first 3 days of diagnosis was 10 times higher than throughout the rest of the control window.
On This Day: Then-prime minister Ariel Sharon suffers severe stroke
Ariel Sharon was prime minister of Israel from 2001 until 2006.
Can getting angry cause a stroke? Doctors explain
One in 11 strokes occurs about one hour after an emotional upheaval or intense physical exercise.
‘Interview with the Vampire’s Anne Rice dies at 80
Born in New Orleans in 1941, Rice became renowned the world over as a writer of gothic fiction, with her books selling more than 150 million copies globally.
How many cups of coffee should you drink to prevent dementia?
A new study has found the recommended amount of coffee and tea a day that can prevent dementia and stroke.
Aphasia: Awareness of an invisible disability as a survival guide - opinion
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide.”
Do you have a ticking time bomb in your chest that could cause a stroke?
This circumstance greatly increases your risk of having a stroke, and there’s a way to know if you have this characteristic.