Juanita Lint was diagnosed with Essential Tremors more than 15 years ago. As someone who had worked in high-level leadership positions, she found it frustrating to lead meetings or speak in front of...
At 42, Michelle Cristiani did not expect to survive a stroke. The mom of three was active, busy, and most importantly, young. “Oh, you’re too young to have a stroke,” they said. One...
OHSU earns Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) certification for meeting standards of clinical readiness and patient safety....
The OHSU Stroke Center was an integral part of an NIH-funded global study that has shown that a diabetes drug may prevent a second stroke or heart attack in patients with insulin...
Back in early 2013, we heard about a group of stroke survivors who found their voice and some healing through music in a group known as The Backstrokes. We're pleased to report that the music...
You ask. OHSU health experts answer. This month, one of our stroke experts is on the hot seat. Q: Stroke runs in my family: What can I do to lower my risk? A: The most important thing you...
Quickly administering the clot-busting, brain-saving drug t-PA to restore blood flow to the brain. Treating acute ischemic stroke patients with medications that prevent the formation of additional...
Stroke has a big impact, no matter your sex. Yet stroke affects more women than men: According to the American Heart and American Stroke Associations, of the 6.8 million stroke survivors in America,...
The OHSU Brain Institute has launched the Healthy Brain Campaign to spread the message that the key to maintaining a healthy brain is to do all of the things you know are good for your heart and your...
At the start of the OHSU Brain Institute's Healthy Brain Campaign we encouraged you to partner with a Healthcare provider to educate yourself on the seven key health factors and behaviors that will...
What if we told you that you could live your life in simple ways that give you a very, very good chance of having a healthy heart and a sharp brain well into old age? No special drugs, no special...