Neuroscience
COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds
Children are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week in the journal Pediatric Neurology.
Nov 22, 2022
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Ischemic Stroke
Health
Study links light physical activity to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage
Four hours of light physical activity per week can now be linked to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage, and also to better survival rates, a University of Gothenburg study shows.
Nov 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 diagnosis linked to more bleeding, worse outcomes in stroke treatments
People with a COVID-19 infection who have an ischemic stroke may be more likely to have bleeding in their brain and worse outcomes during stroke treatments to restore blood flow than people without COVID-19, according to ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers demonstrate spatiotemporal dynamic changes in brain lipids
Reperfusion therapy, including intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) and/or endovascular thrombectomy, is the most effective treatment for ischemic stroke. However, there is uncertainty regarding the ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Medical research
Medical trial finds ticagrelor–aspirin antiplatelet therapy more beneficial in persons with normal renal function
An analysis of the CHANCE-2 trial has found that persons with normal renal function receive greater benefit from antiplatelet therapy with ticagrelor–aspirin versus clopidogrel–aspirin. The analysis is published in Annals ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Medications
Researchers identify best blood thinner for minimizing bleeding risk
A large-scale comparison of direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners), commonly prescribed for irregular heartbeats, has identified the drug associated with the lowest risk of bleeding, in a new study led by UCL researchers.
Oct 31, 2022
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Neuroscience
Fetterman's aphasia highlights the challenges after a stroke—a vascular neurologist explains
John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for a hotly contested U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, has been drawing scrutiny for his performance in his first post-stroke broadcast interview and most recently, his Oct. 25, 2022, ...
Oct 28, 2022
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Medical research
New study identifies unique type of microglia associated with stroke in the I/R injured brain
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has identified a new type of microglia associated with stroke in the ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injured brain. This breakthrough has been led by Professor Sung Ho Park and his research ...
Oct 24, 2022
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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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Medical research
Advancing the acute treatment of stroke
Stroke is the "number one killer" that endangers life and health in China. Statistics released by the National Health Commission show that the total number of stroke patients in China exceeds 28 million, and at least 1 in ...
Oct 13, 2022
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