Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Brain Infarction

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Contrast agents in imaging—do they really harm the kidneys?

"Contrast harms the kidneys"—this belief has been present among patients for years, and sometimes also among physicians. In clinical practice, it may raise concerns about imaging examinations and procedures that use contrast ...

Experimental drug may restore movement after stroke

Every stroke begins with a sudden interruption of blood flow in the brain. But what happens afterward—why neurons continue to lose function and die over the following days—has remained one of the most important unanswered ...

Irregular bedtime linked to higher risk of cardiac events

An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that large swings in when people go to bed could double the risk of serious cardiac ...

Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery

Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to potential new treatments to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability. In new research published ...

Severe strokes may 'rejuvenate' undamaged brain regions

In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health, scientists at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) have discovered that the brains of people who experience severe physical ...

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