https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-rss/?orgId=116099&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Neurocritical Care & Emergency Surgery en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:27:06 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/warning-signs-of-a-stroke/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/warning-signs-of-a-stroke/ In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, Pooja Khatri, MD, MSc, chair of neurology and Albert E. Kent Professor of Neurology explains the risk factors for and rising prevalence of stroke and offers helpful tips for recognizing stroke and seeking care. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/thinzar-wins-two-early-career-investigator-awards-for-2026-international-stroke-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/thinzar-wins-two-early-career-investigator-awards-for-2026-international-stroke-conference/ The American Heart Association (AHA) selected Pwint (Lily) Thinzar, a postgraduate research associate in the Petersen Lab, for the Stroke Council Abstract Travel Grant and the Bernard J. Tyson Career Development Award as part of her attendance at the 2026 International Stroke Conference. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/at-yale-rigorous-research-sets-stroke-treatments-up-for-success/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/at-yale-rigorous-research-sets-stroke-treatments-up-for-success/ In the field of stroke research, Yale works to bridge the gap between preclinical and clinical, increasing the likelihood that new treatments work in patients. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/24/us-adults-report-rising-rates-cognitive-disability https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/24/us-adults-report-rising-rates-cognitive-disability In a 10-year study, U.S. adults reported growing rates of problems with their memory, concentration, and decision-making abilities, with the figure doubling among the youngest cohort. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:00 Z https://www.ynhhs.org/perspectives/neurosciences-center-expands-access https://www.ynhhs.org/perspectives/neurosciences-center-expands-access The number of beds for neurocritical care patients will nearly quadruple when the Adams Neurosciences Center opens at the Saint Raphael Campus in 2027. The York Street Campus Neuro ICU will remain open, and the Neurosciences Center will have a 28-bed Neuro ICU. The Center will also have a 28-bed Neuro Intermediate Care Unit providing a stepped-down level of care. Currently Yale New Haven Hospital has just three neuro stepdown beds, with patients being cared for in other units. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/study-ties-genetics-and-common-anticoagulant-to-risk-of-intracranial-hemorrhage/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/study-ties-genetics-and-common-anticoagulant-to-risk-of-intracranial-hemorrhage/ Santiago Clocchiatti-Tuozzo, MD, MHS, a resident in the Department of Neurology, led a study that found that patients with atrial fibrillation who were prescribed Eliquis as an anticoagulant and carry the APOE e4 allele have an elevated risk of secondary stroke than those who are prescribed Coumadin, another anticoagulant. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/15/treating-brain-swelling-after-stroke-one-trial-time https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/15/treating-brain-swelling-after-stroke-one-trial-time For 15 years, Yale neurologist Kevin Sheth has been helping to lead a translational program in acute stroke treatment from the laboratory to human studies. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2025-2026-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2025-2026-fellows/ The Center for Medical Education has announced sixteen new fellows to participate in the Education Scholar Fellowship for 2025-2026. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ Yale faculty, trainees, postdocs, and students will present research at the upcoming American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago later this month. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/rivier-receives-ralph-l-sacco-scholarship-for-brain-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/rivier-receives-ralph-l-sacco-scholarship-for-brain-health/ Associate Research Scientist Cyprien Rivier, MD, MSc, is one of two recipients of the Ralph L. Sacco Scholarship for Brain Health. This grant, awarded jointly by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Neurology, supports Rivier's current research into the effect of biological age on brain health. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurocritical-care-society-podcast/id1244794198 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurocritical-care-society-podcast/id1244794198 Assistant Professor of Neurology Rachel Forman, MD, joins an expert panel to discuss the clinical and social elements that impact patient outcomes following an acute brain injury. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/05/24/stroke-response-speed-key-yale-study-reveals-where-delays-are-worst https://news.yale.edu/2024/05/24/stroke-response-speed-key-yale-study-reveals-where-delays-are-worst When it comes to stroke treatment, every minute counts. A new study identifies factors associated with treatment delays — and targets for intervention. Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/video/american-stroke-month/9721582/ https://www.wtnh.com/video/american-stroke-month/9721582/ Assistant Professor of Neurology Rachel Forman, MD, and stroke survivor Michael Foster are interviewed on Morning Buzz about the two main types of stroke, stroke prevention, and stroke risk factors. Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/santiago-clocchiatti-tuozzo-md-wins-2024-futures-in-neurologic-research-scholarship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/santiago-clocchiatti-tuozzo-md-wins-2024-futures-in-neurologic-research-scholarship/ Santiago Clocchiatti-Tuozzo, MD, a T32 postdoctoral research fellow conducting research in neurocritical care, received the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2024 Futures in Neurologic Research Scholarship in recognition of his abstract, "Enhanced Benefits of the Life's Essential 8 in APOE Epsilon 4 Carriers." The scholarship provided funds to attend, as well as opportunities to present research and network at, the AAN Annual Meeting, held in Denver, Col., from April 13-18, 2024. Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ Thirteen members of the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) faculties have been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). In all, 35 of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine were elected this year. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/faster-brain-hemorrhage-treatment-increases-survival-odds-new-study-finds/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/faster-brain-hemorrhage-treatment-increases-survival-odds-new-study-finds/ Researchers fill a gap in knowledge by finding that time is of the essence when treating hemorrhagic strokes, or brain bleeds, and not just ischemic strokes. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:56:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/cyprien-rivier-md-msc-wins-esoc-young-research-investigator-award-in-stroke/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/cyprien-rivier-md-msc-wins-esoc-young-research-investigator-award-in-stroke/ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cyprien Rivier, MD, MSc wins the Young Research Investigator Award in Stroke at the European Stroke Organisation Conference. Dr. Rivier was recognized as an outstanding early-career researcher whose research makes significant contributions to our understanding of stroke. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/congratulation-mhs-med-ed-pathway-graduates-and-med-ed-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/congratulation-mhs-med-ed-pathway-graduates-and-med-ed-fellows/ The MHS-Medical Education Pathway Degree Program’s 2023 graduates received their diplomas on May 31, while the Medical Education Fellows were honored on Yale School of Medicine's Med Ed Day for completing their program. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-first-annual-symposium/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-first-annual-symposium/ The CBMH first annual symposium was held in May 2023, with over 100 in-person participants ranging from trainees to senior faculty. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.science.org/content/article/mri-all-cheap-portable-scanners-aim-revolutionize-medical-imaging https://www.science.org/content/article/mri-all-cheap-portable-scanners-aim-revolutionize-medical-imaging In an interview with Science magaine, Yale's Kevin Sheth, MD says that the smaller size, versatility, and low cost of the Swoop portable MRI by Hyperfine has the potential to revolutionize medical imaging in the United States and abroad. Winning over physicians and patients is the next step in expanding the machine's use in clinical settings. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/bernard-j-tyson-career-development-award-and-stroke-underrepresented-racial-and-ethnic-groups-travel-grant-awarded-to-santiago-clocchiatti-tuozzo-md/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/bernard-j-tyson-career-development-award-and-stroke-underrepresented-racial-and-ethnic-groups-travel-grant-awarded-to-santiago-clocchiatti-tuozzo-md/ The American Heart Association has honored postdoctoral research fellow Santiago Clocchiatti-Tuozzo, MD with both the Bernard J. Tyson Career Development Award and the Stroke Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups Travel Grant for excellence in neurology and cerebrovascular disease research. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/daniela-renedo-md-wins-american-heart-association-stroke-basic-science-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/daniela-renedo-md-wins-american-heart-association-stroke-basic-science-award/ The American Heart Association has honored Daniela Renedo, MD a postdoctoral fellow in the departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology, with the Stroke Basic Science Award for excellence in cerebrovascular disease research. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-study-links-genetics-and-blood-pressure-control-in-stroke-survivors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-study-links-genetics-and-blood-pressure-control-in-stroke-survivors/ Stroke survivors face an increased risk of suffering a second stroke and developing cognitive disabilities as a result. Evidence indicates that hypertension plays a significant role in this comorbidity, and yet, only 60% of stroke survivors have their blood pressure under control. A Yale-led study studies the link between elevated genetic predisposition to hypertension and more-difficult-to-control blood pressure. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-joins-network-to-study-and-advance-emergency-medical-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-joins-network-to-study-and-advance-emergency-medical-care/ The clinical trials the network performs reflect the fact that emergency medicine is an area of health care unlike any other, because of the high stakes and time pressures involved for patients in sudden need of emergent treatment. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-creates-center-devoted-to-brain-and-mind-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-creates-center-devoted-to-brain-and-mind-health/ The center will foster transformational work that bridges existing departments, levels of analysis, and disciplinary boundaries, and will focus on areas of clinical and translational neuroscience that are broader than any single disease. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/gunshot-wound-to-the-head-not-a-death-sentence-1/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/gunshot-wound-to-the-head-not-a-death-sentence-1/ Civilians with gunshot wounds to the head or other penetrating brain injuries have a 42% chance of surviving, according to a study of more than 400 patients at two major trauma centers. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z