Crossing legs after severe stroke may be a good sign of recovery
People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new research published in the October ...
Neuroscience
Oct 10, 2011 |
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Review of stroke treatment could save lives
Doctors are underutilising crucial medication to prevent deadly strokes in those with a common type of heart condition, new research says, leading to fresh calls for a review of current treatment strategies and more research ...
Cardiology
Sep 30, 2011 |
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Sorting out major brain stent study: Experts say procedure effective for some patients
An article appearing in the Sept. 7 New England Journal of Medicine, reporting on National Institutes of Health research on brain stents, says aggressive medical treatment without stenting is better for high-risk stroke patien ...
Medical research
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Spend less on older therapies and the new ones will be more affordable
Australians are living longer largely due to a remarkable trend that appeared about 40 years ago.
Medications
Aug 29, 2011 |
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Brain Attack Coalition updates recommendations for Primary Stroke Centers
Stroke patients who need emergency care should be taken to the nearest certified primary stroke center, which acts as a central point for stroke treatment, according to recommendations from the Brain Attack Coalition (BAC), ...
Cardiology
Aug 26, 2011 |
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New research identifies key reasons racial disparities exist in emergent stroke treatment
African-Americans are less likely than whites to receive critical stroke treatment primarily because they do not get to a hospital soon enough for time-sensitive treatment and because of preexisting medical conditions. For ...
Cardiology
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Study: Most at-risk patients don't adhere to statin treatment, despite real benefits
A new study from North Carolina State University shows that the vast majority of patients at high risk for heart disease or stroke do a poor job of taking statins as prescribed. That's especially unfortunate, because the ...
Health
May 12, 2011 |
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