ACT FAST: Understanding Stroke and the Importance of Early Intervention

ACT FAST: Understanding Stroke and the Importance of Early Intervention

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to educating the public about stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die within…

Surviving a stroke: quick response saves life in rural Minnesota

Every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports it’s the leading cause of long-term disability and death for Americans.

Act FAST, Save Lives: MANNS lead National Stroke Awareness Campaign in Malta Act FAST, Save Lives: National Stroke Awareness Campaign

Throughout May, the Malta Association for Neurologists and Neurosurgeons (MANNS), in collaboration with the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, launched a nationwide Stroke Awareness Campaign. Aimed at educating the general public, the initiative focused on recognising the signs of stroke and the importance of acting quickly in an emergency. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability globally. I…