Neuroscience
Novel drug promotes nervous system repair in animal models of stroke
A new groundbreaking study from the University of Cincinnati shows promise that a new drug may help repair damage caused by strokes.
Jul 28, 2022
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Cardiology
Current guidance may unnecessarily delay care for stroke victims
While strokes associated with surgery are rare, a person who undergoes a surgical procedure soon after having suffered a stroke can be eight times more likely to suffer a perioperative stroke, defined as occurring within ...
Jul 7, 2022
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Cardiology
Portable MRIs almost as effective as standard MRIs in detecting strokes
Portable MRI machines, an emerging technology that makes medical imaging accessible even in remote locations, detected ischemic strokes, or strokes caused by clotting, in 90% of patients scanned, according to a study led ...
Apr 20, 2022
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Cardiology
Researchers find new strategy for preventing clogged arteries
Revving up a process that slows down as we age may protect against atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. In findings published online today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), ...
Mar 28, 2022
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Neuroscience
Brain stimulation shows beneficial effects for motor deficits following stroke
Persistent paralysis and coordination problems are among the most common consequences of a stroke. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, the University Medical Center Halle, ...
Mar 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Increased risk of acute myocardial infarction the first two weeks following COVID-19
A large nationwide study based on all COVID-19 patients in Sweden performed at Umeå University, concludes that the risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke is three-fold increased the first two weeks following COVID-19. ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Medical research
Muscle's smallest building blocks disappear after stroke
After suffering a stroke, patients often are unable to use the arm on their affected side. Sometimes, they end up holding it close to their body, with the elbow flexed.
Jun 26, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Improved detection of atrial fibrillation could prevent disabling strokes
A clinical trial examining the efficacy of two devices to monitor and detect atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, in ischemic stroke patients—one an implantable device that monitors over 12 months, the other ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Cardiology
Left atrial appendage occlusion associated with low rate of stroke
Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with a WATCHMAN device was associated with a low rate of stroke at one year even among older patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who faced a high risk for stroke or ...
May 17, 2021
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Neuroscience
Peer-befriending may help people with aphasia
A new study led by City, University of London suggests that peer-befriending when stroke patients with aphasia are discharged from hospital and active care is withdrawn may help reduce depressive symptoms.
Mar 29, 2021
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