Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

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Science News

Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Cardiovascular Implications
Classification and Management of Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Active Cancer
Early Recognition and Intervention for Poststroke Spasticity
Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum
2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Journals

Antidepressant Intake and Recovery of Dysphagia After Acute Ischemic Stroke
Microvascular and Macrovascular Cerebral Disease Profiles and Their Association With Cognitive Abilities: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Pathological Study
Postnatal Azithromycin Is Neuroprotective and Anti-Inflammatory in a Piglet Model of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Triptans for Migraine: Balancing Potential Vascular Risk With Meaningful Benefit
Accelerating Reversal and Refining Transfer Are Imperative for Anticoagulation‐Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Continuing Education

Attendees pose for a photo during a break in programming at the HEADS-UP Pre-Conference Symposium, at ISC26.
The Stroke Council is dedicated to advancing the science of stroke prevention, treatment and recovery through research and education. Members develop scientifically based publications, meetings, education, and training programs; they help translate stroke-related science into effective initiatives and products for the public, healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities and policymakers.

The CVSN Council accelerates the discovery, interpretation, and application of science to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The council helps develop scientific statements and advisories, guide professional education activities, provide scientific expertise, conduct research, translate findings, and promote evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

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