Stroke

by Mike Addelman, University of Manchester edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Longitudinal characteristics of circulating inflammatory factors following ischemic stroke. Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2026). DOI: 10.1002/alz.71261 Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could

by Pennsylvania State University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: cottonbro studio from Pexels Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired

by American Heart Association edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Mikhail Nilov from Pexels A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Graphical Abstract. Credit: Circulation Research (2026). DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.125.326438 A study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Carlos III (CNIC) demonstrates that stroke severity depends on the time of day the event occurs. The research shows

Researchers show how exercise protects the brain against stroke by inducing migration of tiny powerhouses through the bloodstream Peer-Reviewed Publication Juntendo University Research Promotion Center image: Researchers have demonstrated how mitochondria, which are abundant in muscle, could aid in stroke recovery through exercise-induced migration. view more   Credit: Dr. Toshiki Inaba from Juntendo University School of Medicine,

By Northwestern UniversityJanuary 17, 20262 Comments8 Mins Read FacebookTwitterPinterestTelegram Share Researchers have developed an injectable nanomaterial made of dynamic “dancing molecules” that can be delivered intravenously after a stroke, without surgery or direct brain injection. Credit: ShutterstockNew nanomaterial passes the blood-brain barrier to reduce damaging inflammation after the most common form of stroke. When someone experiences

by Sanford-Burnham Prebys edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Illustration showing a transplanted nerve cell (gold) using its internal compass (code) to find its partner nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord (green). Credit: Su-Chun Zhang, Sanford Burnham Prebys Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The

by King’s College London edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Overview of our text-vision brain abnormality detection framework. Credit: Radiology: Artificial Intelligence (2025). DOI: 10.1148/ryai.240619 A new AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans for all conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors. The study, led by researchers at King’s College