Stroke

A broad study published in the medical journal BMJ Medicine challenges the benefits of regular fish oil intake for healthy individuals. Following 415,000 participants over 12 years, researchers found that in cardiac-healthy patients, supplement use was linked to a 13% increased risk of atrial fibrillation and a 5% increased risk of stroke.

Less than 24 hours after an argument with his employer about a work trip, a truck driver suffered a stroke. The court accepted the expert's opinion and recognized the incident as a work-related accident, despite the opposition of the National Insurance Institute.

For years, a 4.5-hour window was considered a major limit for administering clot-dissolving drugs after an ischemic stroke. A study reviewing 14 trials and over 4,000 patients shows that in carefully selected patients, mainly with the help of advanced imaging, treatment may be beneficial even at a later stage. Dr. Roni Eichel, a stroke expert at Shaare Zedek: "The approach must be fast, because...

Betty Bromage broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest woman to perform a wing walk. The daring operation was intended to raise funds for the stroke unit at the hospital where she was treated with dedication. "I would be bored with life," she said.

Rehabilitation after a stroke or head injury is a lengthy process requiring months of intensive practice. The Haifa and Western Galilee district of Clalit, in collaboration with Motion Informatics, is testing an innovative augmented reality system to enhance neurological rehabilitation outcomes.

To receive recognition from the National Insurance Institute, an employee must prove that an unusual event occurred at the workplace. An attorney explains the recommended course of action.