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Brain 'Zaps' Might Limit the Damage From a Stroke
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 – Could an electrical zap to the brain limit the damage a stroke inflicts? Yes, claims a small new study that found this noninvasive procedure increased blood flow to the...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study. People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a...
Stroke Risk Up for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased risk of stroke, according to a study published online June 14 in Neurology. Jiangwei Sun, Ph.D., from the...
AHA News: Actors Who Had Strokes at Musical Productions 2 Years Apart Are Now Married
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Shortly after Job Ethan Christenson left the stage after singing and dancing in a national Broadway production of "Billy Elliot," he was...
AHA News: A Vacation After a Heart Attack or Stroke Needs Some Extra Planning
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Karl Rorabacher, an avid hiker and cyclist, was planning a vacation to southwestern Texas when he had a heart attack at age 50. After...
Incomplete ED Neurovascular Imaging Tied to Higher Odds of 90-Day Stroke
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 – Emergency department visits for transient ischemic attack (TIA) with incomplete neurovascular imaging are associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days,...
AHA News: This Fitness Instructor Had a Stroke at 36
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Jessica Diaz was amazed. As she took classes in barre – a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet that used 2-pound weights – her body became ...
Risk for Stroke Increased in Association With Insomnia Symptoms
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 – Insomnia symptoms are associated with an increased risk for stroke, with a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online June 7 in Neurology. Wendemi...
Insomnia Might Raise Your Odds for Stroke
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 – After many nights of tossing and turning, you might have more to worry about than just feeling exhausted and less sharp at work. Insomnia symptoms – trouble getting to...
Higher Likelihood of Excellent Outcome After Stroke Seen With Tirofiban
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 – For patients with stroke of recent onset or progression of stroke symptoms and no occlusion of large or medium-sized cerebral vessels, intravenous tirofiban is associated with...
Early Treatment Can Be Initiated for A-Fib Patients With Stroke
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 – For patients with atrial fibrillation who have had an acute ischemic stroke, the incidence of a composite primary end point ranges from a reduction of about 2.8 percent to an...
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increase Stroke Risk at an Earlier Age
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 – Women who experience an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO) have a higher risk of having a stroke in their lifetime, and at a younger age, according to a study published online...
Higher Poststroke Glucose Levels Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 – Higher poststroke glucose levels are associated with faster subsequent global cognitive decline, according to research published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open. Deborah A....
Blood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 – Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests. High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar...
Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 – Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these s...
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