Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways A pontine stroke happens when blood flow to the pons in the brainstem is blocked or bursts.Early signs of a pontine stroke can include dizziness, ...

Ann Johnson became paralyzed after a brainstem stroke at age 30. As a participant in a clinical trial led by researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, she finally heard her voice again.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eighteen years after a brainstem stroke left her with near-total paralysis, Ann Johnson heard her voice again, thanks to a ...

Mark Harrigan, M.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently collaborated with the Seattle Science Foundation to deliver a comprehensive lecture on ...

When I was 26, out of the blue, I suffered a massive brain stem stroke caused by an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a rare congenital tangle of blood vessels of which I had no warning or symptoms.

When I was 26, out of the blue, I suffered a massive brain stem stroke caused by an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a rare congenital tangle of blood vessels of which I had no warning or symptoms.

A stroke can be a terrifying and life-altering experience, potentially leading to serious complications such as a coma. The connection between a stroke and a coma is deeply intertwined, affecting not ...