Air pollution, even at levels generally considered safe by federal regulations, increases the risk of stroke by 34 percent, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center researchers have found.
Feb 13, 2012
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A new study using data from millions of patients hospitalized across the United States has determined whether population density and associated urban vs. suburban vs. rural environments predispose patients with peripheral ...
May 11, 2023
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Medicare-covered stroke patients receive vastly different amounts of physical and occupational therapy during hospital stays despite evidence that such care is strongly associated with positive health outcomes, a new study ...
Apr 24, 2019
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A new study led by City, University of London suggests that peer-befriending when stroke patients with aphasia are discharged from hospital and active care is withdrawn may help reduce depressive symptoms.
Mar 29, 2021
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An experimental blood clot-removing device outperformed the FDA-approved MERCI; retriever device, according to late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's 2012 International Stroke Conference.
Feb 3, 2012
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Time is of the essence when it comes to stroke treatment. But a new image guided technique could help shift the criterion from one that is determined by how long after the start of symptoms a patient receives medical care, ...
Sep 20, 2011
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For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stopping dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within one month for ticagrelor monotherapy is noninferior and superior to 12 months of ticagrelor-based DAPT, according to a study ...
Oct 27, 2023
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Victoria University of Wellington has designed a transportable MRI machine to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
Apr 22, 2015
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Heart attack patients who do not take daily aspirin have an elevated likelihood of recurrent myocardial infarction, stroke or death compared with those who consistently take the drug, according to research presented at ESC ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the ...
May 16, 2011
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