Approach to Managing Transient Ischemic Attack

by [Helen Fosam](/content/author/helen/ "Posts by Helen Fosam"/index.html) | Jun 13, 2023 | Stroke

According to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an episode of neurological dysfunction caused by ischemia without any evidence of infarction. This dysfunction may occur in the brain, spinal cord, or eyes.

Walking the Talk to Reduce the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa – A Focus on Stroke

by [Helen Fosam](/content/author/bradley-horstmangmail-com/ "Posts by Helen Fosam"/index.html) | Jun 7, 2021 | Africa Healthcare, Stroke

by Bashar Abubakar Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are increasing globally, thanks to many factors, including sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets. One of such NCDs is stroke, globally responsible for five million deaths annually. In Africa, stroke is one of the...