Infusion of clot-buster medication after clot removal may improve stroke recovery
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Reports and Proceedings
3-Feb-2026
Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions
American Heart AssociationGrant and Award Announcement
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2026 annual awards go to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions.
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2026
30-Jan-2026
“Go Red. Shop with Heart.” to save women’s lives and support heart health this February
American Heart AssociationBusiness Announcement
Fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailers join the American Heart Association to launch Heart Month by ringing the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
29-Jan-2026
Women with stroke history twice as likely to have another during or soon after pregnancy
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
Female stroke survivors were more than twice as likely as their stroke-free counterparts to have another stroke while pregnant and in the six weeks after childbirth, according to an analysis of a large national database of electronic health records.
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2026
29-Jan-2026
Older adults’ driving habits offer window into brain health, cognitive decline
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
A study of over 200 adults followed for five years found that greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, repetitive routes and having more driving errors, especially in those who later developed dementia.
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2026