What is a stroke? A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted or when there is bleeding in a part of the brain. This can cause the death of brain cells and lead to weakness of arms or legs, difficulty with speech, balance problems, or vision...
Going back to school after a stroke is an important event! To make the transition easier for your child and reduce stress, you need to communicate well with your child's school. Tell the school team, which includes teachers, the principal, the school psychologist, or...
Learning Objectives: Describe how pediatric stroke can impact learning Learn how schools can aid return to learning after stroke Describe how school professionals can monitor school reintegration after pediatric stroke Advice for Parents: Be prepared to be...
Every mother's dream is to have healthy children. When she has an unwell baby, the dream turns into a lifelong nightmare. I, Dr. Sahar Hassanein, went through this bitter experience 30 years ago, when we had a premature baby girl. She spent a week in the neonatal...
What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel (artery) carrying blood with oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke). It can also occur when that blood vessel bursts and bleeds (hemorrhagic stroke). Sometimes a vein which drains blood away...