Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds many kids with sickle cell anemia lack preventative care

Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study has found.

Cardiology

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain. It's rare for one of those blood vessels to tear. But it's one of the most common causes of a stroke in younger adults, according to a new ...

Health

Three things every woman should know about stroke risk

Dr. Tracy Madsen has been studying the topic of women and stroke since beginning her residency in emergency medicine at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School in 2008. She originally focused on the disparities in the treatment ...

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