Air pollution has been shown to have a negative effect on the prognosis of ischemic stroke, or stroke caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, but the exact mechanism is unknown. A team of researchers recently conducted ...
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Monitoring the flow of blood to the brain can reveal much about how it works. An increase in blood flow usually accompanies neuronal activity, whereas a decrease in the flow can be indicative of various abnormalities, e.g., ...
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A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep ...
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In a first, a team from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital successfully treated an aggressive vascular malformation in an infant's brain before birth, avoiding potentially fatal symptoms after delivery.
May 4, 2023
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A unique target for molecular imaging combined with the power of near-infrared fluorescent light to identify blood clots could provide a potential new approach for early and accurate diagnosis of blood clots.
May 4, 2023
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Humans are innately able to separate information regarding others in their social circle depending on their needs and what they are looking for. For instance, they might contact a friend who is a lawyer if they need advice ...
Sudden, unexplained child mortality is a tragedy; determining the cause of death is important for improving healthcare and providing loved ones with closure. Now, researchers from Japan have reported the use of an advanced ...
Apr 27, 2023
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A trio of neurologists at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found through a study of the data in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that the prevalence of stroke ...
Even while we are asleep, the brain does not rest completely. Surprisingly, the blood flow in a sleeping brain can be greater than when it is in a wakeful state. This allows the brain to remove waste metabolites, which is ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Intensive blood pressure treatment significantly reduces the risk of adverse cerebrovascular events such as stroke. New research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows ...
Apr 24, 2023
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