Spread the Word: May is #StrokeMonth
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and is the number one cause of disability in the United States, and a significant public health problem worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. That’s why organized neurosurgery and AdvaMed have […]
Medical Technology Provides Life Changing Solutions for Stroke Patients
Guest Post from Wanda Moebius, senior vice president, public affairs AdvaMed Washington, D.C. Between 1980 and 2010, medical technology helped add five years to U.S. life expectancy and reduce deaths from stroke by 59 percent. Recent advancements in medical devices and diagnostics have revolutionized the way we detect, prevent and treat stroke, making it possible […]