Category: Stroke Treatment

The road to recovery often feels rocky and tough for stroke survivors, who face many challenges along the way. From their physical conditions of weakness to their emotional instability to their cognitive loss of memory, a safe and speedy recovery is a common desire for both stroke survivors and their loved ones.   Read more…

The only FDA-approved drug for treating ischemic stroke is intravenous tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA). The disadvantages of tPA are most apparent in the narrow time frame in which it must be administered, even though it is an effective treatment for stroke when used correctly. What is tPA? TPA is the only ischemic stroke treatment available…

What happens during an ischemic stroke When a blood clot cuts off the supply of oxygen and blood to the brain, an ischaemic stroke occurs. Without oxygen, that particular section of the brain begins to die along with any neural connections and synaptic pathways. The lack of oxygen is the ultimate cause of immediate stroke…

When identifying a stroke, it is important to act F.A.S.T. The American Stroke Association has developed the following tool to recognise a stroke quickly and to be able to call for medical help immediately in case of an emergency.   F- Face. Is one side of the person’s face drooping? When they smile, is it…

Umbilical cord blood can be collected from the placenta and umbilical cord after birth and serves as a source of stem cells. It is ethically and safely harvested without harming mother or child and cryopreserved. Parents may choose to donate the cord blood on behalf of their newborn baby, or they may pay to have…

Medical tourism as a fast-growing industry Medical tourism is not a new concept, although this industry has only been growing rapidly for a few years. In fact, documented cases of medical tourism date back to the 16th century when wealthy Europeans would travel to spa towns like St. Moritz in Switzerland to soothe their ailments.…

A dangerous cerebral event that can lead to lasting, devastating effects or even death is what we call a stroke. A stroke is caused by an interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Without blood and oxygen, the brain begins to die. There are three main types of stroke: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or…

An alternative source of stem cells The increase in the use of allogeneic cord blood as an alternative source of stem cells for cell-based therapy of malignant and non-malignant diseases is occurring worldwide. Especially in the past few years, it has proven great potential in regenerative medicine because it possesses many advantages in contrast to…

What is Cord Blood? The blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after birth is what is called cord blood. Umbilical cord blood has several unique capabilities such as, being able to create all types of blood cells, stimulate regenerative processes in a brain damaged by an ischemic stroke, and serve as the…

Therapy options for stroke victims in the United States In the United States, there are a number of therapies available to treat physical as well as cognitive complaints in victims of ischaemic stroke. However, neurorestorative therapies do not exist. The standard prognosis for individuals who have survived an ischemic stroke is that ten to fifteen…