Formal education typically occurs in early life, and yet its ramification for cardiovascular health may last for decades, according to a study by University of… Read more
Tag: stroke
UPMC Mercy’s ‘Gone Fishing’ Program Makes the Rehab Process More Fun
A stroke or spinal cord injury is a life-changing event, affecting patients not only physically, but also intellectually, emotionally, and socially. For some, the future… Read more
Dr. Raul Nogueira Named Director of UPMC Stroke Institute and Appointed Professor of Neurology at Pitt
Internationally recognized stroke expert Raul Nogueira, M.D., has been appointed director of the UPMC Stroke Institute and professor of neurology, with a secondary appointment in… Read more
Acting FAST
With every position at UPMC, there is always an opportunity to learn the signs of stroke and help save a life. Eleven years ago, Elvie… Read more
Researchers One Step Closer to Preventing Post-Stroke Brain Cell Death
A team of University of Pittsburgh neuroscientists and computational biologists have moved another step toward preventing brain cell death in the shadow cast by an… Read more