Neuroscience
Study examines impact of B cells on stroke recovery
New University of Kentucky research shows that the immune system may target other remote areas of the brain to improve recovery after a stroke.
Feb 17, 2020
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Ischemic Stroke
Cardiology
Stimulation of nerve cluster during stroke may have beneficial effects
In patients unable to have the clots that caused their stroke dissolved or removed, a promising new stimulation treatment that increases blood flow to the brain may become an option, according to two preliminary studies to ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Cardiology
New model may help predict stroke risk in adults with migraine and aura
Researchers have developed a simple risk score prediction model to help determine stroke risk in adults who experience migraine accompanied by aura, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Cardiology
Developing seizures after stroke may increase risk of death, disability
Seizures may be linked to a higher risk of death or disability in adults who have had a severe ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Medical research
Retinoid X receptor boosts brain recovery after stroke in preclinical trial
A regulator of gene expression, retinoid X receptor (RXR), can boost scavenging cells in their mission to clear the brain of dead cells and debris after a stroke, thus limiting inflammation and improving recovery, according ...
Feb 5, 2020
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Cardiology
Athletic mom's undiagnosed condition led to 2 strokes
Kelly Naab was waiting in a drive-thru lane with her two young boys in the back seat when her body suddenly felt strange. Her face began drooping. She couldn't move her right arm or speak.
Jan 24, 2020
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Neuroscience
Both simple and advanced imaging can predict best stroke patients for thrombectomy
Both simple and advanced computed tomography (CT) were effective in accurately predicting which stroke patients would benefit from endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large cerebral clot, but together they were even better, ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Neuroscience
After stroke, an 'astounding' risk of heart problems
Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if they don't have obvious underlying heart disease, a study has found.
Jan 9, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
High BMI may improve cancer survival
Above average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and other diseases—may in some cases improve the chance of survival among certain cancers, new research from Flinders University indicates.
Dec 26, 2019
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Health
Air pollution in Taiwan boosts risk of ischemic stroke
Long-term exposure to hydrocarbons in the air may be a risk factor for ischemic stroke development, according to a study published December 4, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Han-Wei Zhang of China Medical University, ...
Dec 4, 2019
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