Understanding Asthma in Children

Understanding Asthma in Children

Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, but for those whose children have been diagnosed with asthma, the challenges of managing this condition can feel overwhelming. Understanding the basics of asthma in children can go a long way toward ensuring they...
Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People

Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People

While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly.   Data shows that more younger individuals are at risk of experiencing strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), also known as “mini-strokes” ...
Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?

Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?

Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest.   Stroke risk increases as a person gets older, but strokes can – and do occur at any age, including children.   Ashok Reddy Polu, MD, vascular neurologist and neurohospitalist with...
Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy

Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy

Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare, happening in only about one to two in 10,000 pregnancies. Allahyar Jazayeri, MD, PhD, maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Our...