(HealthDay)—Gastrointestinal bowel obstruction (GIBO) is associated with worse prognosis for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), according to a study presented at the annual American Stroke Association's International ...
Feb 19, 2016
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Delays in restoring blood flow after a stroke were associated with decreased benefits of intra-arterial clot-busting treatment and reduced chances for a good outcome, according to an article published online by JAMA Neurology.
Dec 21, 2015
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Many strokes that required immediate treatment in emergency rooms may have been preventable, according to a University of California, Irvine study.
Dec 10, 2015
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(HealthDay)—For patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large artery occlusion, mechanical thrombectomy after usual care is associated with improved outcomes versus usual care alone, according to a review published ...
Dec 6, 2015
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In a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, an endovascular intervention (such as use of a very small catheter to remove a blood clot) compared to standard medical care (administration ...
Nov 3, 2015
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A University of Cincinnati (UC) researcher, in collaboration with other investigators, has found that ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients who suffer from acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis have higher death ...
Oct 20, 2015
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The consequences of a stroke can last a lifetime. But for Isabel Vinueza, paralysis, blurred vision and slurred speech came and went in less than three hours thanks to an alert boyfriend and a new medical device that can ...
Sep 18, 2015
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Stroke injures the brain, but a new University of South Florida (USF) study indicates an abdominal organ that plays a vital role in immune function, the spleen, may be a target for treating stroke-induced chronic inflammation ...
Sep 15, 2015
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The timely administration of a clot-dissolving treatment for emergency department patients with acute ischemic stroke nearly doubled following the introduction of new technology that enabled electronic order entry and offered ...
Sep 8, 2015
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Working with mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have added to evidence that a commonly prescribed antidepressant called fluoxetine helps stroke victims improve movement and coordination, and possibly why.
Aug 31, 2015
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