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• Fewer People are Dying of Stroke, but More People are at Risk

  Stroke, which typically occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience.

• Study: Risk of Stroke Has Increased in Young People

  Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.

• What Orlando Health is Doing to Minimize Resident Burnout

  To say that being a surgical resident comes with a high amount of pressure and stress is certainly nothing new. Generations of doctors have had to work their way through a residency that involved long workdays and sleep deprivation. It’s practically an established rite of passage for surgeons and physicians. Moreover, for the resident, it is an invaluable experience.

• Multiple Sclerosis: Know the Signs for Early Detection and Treatment

  A numbness in your hand that goes away. A sudden pain when moving your eyes or blurred vision. The symptoms may be initially concerning, but as long as they go away, there’s no need to worry, right?

• Know the Signs of a Stroke: FAST

  If you have a stroke, those first few minutes can be crucial—they can mean the difference between life and death, and for survivors, the degree of recovery. That’s why recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting help immediately are critical.

• A Day in the Life of a Surgical Technologist

  One of the things I love most about my job as a surgical technologist at Orlando Health is the variety of surgical procedures I get to be a part of from one day to the next. While my responsibilities during each surgery are very similar, it’s still an exciting, fascinating job because every single day is different.

• Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  Imagine walking down the street and a cool breeze brushes your face. For most of us, that might feel refreshing, but if you have trigeminal neuralgia, that sensation can trigger excruciating, stabbing or shock-like pain.

• Could Having Neurosurgery Earlier in the Day Lead to Better Outcomes?

  Can the timing of surgery affect the outcome? According to one recent study, it may be possible.

• What to Expect after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  From the outside, you may look like the same old you, but inside, you feel different. You may have difficulty moving, speaking or concentrating. You may have lingering physical and emotional symptoms like headaches, nausea, sleep disorders and mood changes. If you’ve had a traumatic brain injury, the recovery process is a completely new journey for you and your loved ones. 

• Think You’re Too Young to Have a Stroke? Think Again

  Every year, more than 795,000 people have a stroke.