Health
Experts say time is most critical factor for better stroke outcomes
When it comes to strokes, every second counts. Mayo Clinic experts explain how to recognize the signs of a stroke and how to reduce stroke risk.
Oct 21, 2022
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Cardiology
Transition to newer clot-busting drug improves patient outcomes, lowers cost in treating ischemic stroke
A newer-generation clot-busting drug called tenecteplase outperforms the traditional treatment for ischemic strokes in several key areas, including better health outcomes and lower costs, according to a new study published ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Medications
New anticoagulant may prevent recurrent ischemic stroke
The PACIFIC-Stroke trial has failed to reach its primary endpoint but in an exploratory analysis, inhibition of factor XIa with asundexian reduced recurrent ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) without increasing ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Cardiology
People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke
Among people having the most common type of stroke—one caused by a blood vessel blockage—those with dementia appear less likely than others to receive an advanced clot removal treatment, a large new study reports.
Aug 24, 2022
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Health
Life after a stroke: Family and friends provide nearly all post-hospital care, but who's caring for the caregivers?
Stroke is a major cause of disability in Canada. More than 50,000 Canadians have a stroke every year and about 40% of those will live with lasting effects of stroke on their health. Once a person living with stroke returns ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Cardiology
Cardiac rehab attendance lower among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults at all income levels
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation is low among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults, with significant disparities by race/ethnicity regardless of income, according to new research published today ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Neuroscience
Racial and ethnic disparities in stroke outcomes
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite declines in stroke mortality in the overall population in recent decades, disparities in incidence remain persistent among Black and Hispanic Americans. Now a ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Shorter life expectancy for people with fatty liver disease
In a new study published in the journal Hepatology, a research group at Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease are expected to live almost three years shorter than the general population.
May 2, 2022
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Neuroscience
Massive electrochemical waves in the brain may signal an impending stroke
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of bleeding stroke which can lead to a delayed ischemic stroke after just a few days. Researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin have shown that massive electrochemical waves ...
Apr 12, 2022
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Cardiology
Sitting Tai Chi exercises improved recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors
Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and activities of daily living after three ...
Apr 7, 2022
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