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A-Fib May Be 3 Times More Common Than Thought
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – The number of Americans with a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims. An estimated 5% of the...
Adjunctive IV Argatroban, Eptifibatide Do Not Cut Disability After Stroke
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 – Adjunctive treatment with intravenous argatroban or eptifibatide does not reduce poststroke disability among patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous...
Low-Frequency rTMS Improves Urinary Incontinence After Stroke
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – Four weeks of low-frequency repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) positively impacts poststroke urinary incontinence, according to a study published online Aug....
Endometriosis Linked to Higher Heart Risks for Women
MONDAY, Sept 2, 2024 – Endometriosis can be a painful, debilitating condition for many women, but new research suggests even more serious consequences: higher odds for heart attacks or strokes....
Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Diagnostic Testing in Emergency Department
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 – Black patients are less likely than White patients with a nonspecific diagnosis of interest to receive related diagnostic testing in the emergency department, according to...
New 'Platelet Score' Could Gauge Your Odds for Stroke, Heart Attack
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – An experimental genetic test can gauge a person’s risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report. People who scored high on the test had more than d...
2002 to 2021 Saw Decline, Followed by Increase in Stroke Death Rates
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – After declines in stroke death rates between 2002 and 2012, rates increased among men and women aged 45 to 64 years between 2012 and 2021, according to an August data brief...
Pharmacist Prescribing Can Reduce Stroke Risk in A-Fib Patients
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – Community pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy...
Stroke Certification Less Likely in the Most Disadvantaged Communities
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – Hospitals located in the most disadvantaged communities have a lower likelihood of adopting any stroke certification, according to a study published online July 25 in JAMA...
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, even those younger than 40 years, according to a study...
Race, Insurance Stop Many Hispanics From Getting Post-Stroke Care
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Hispanic people – particularly those without insurance – are less likely to get the additional care needed to recover from a stroke, a new study finds. Hispanic folks are...
Disparities in Post-Acute Stroke Care Depend on Insurance Status
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Insurance-dependent racial and ethnic disparities and regional variations are seen in post-acute service utilization after stroke, according to a study published online...
U.S. Stroke Survival Is Improving, But Race Still Plays Role
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – There's good news and bad for stroke survival in the United States: New research shows that Americans are now more likely to survive long-term, but that's more true for...
Chronic Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 – Chronic loneliness is associated with increased risk of stroke after adjustment for depressive symptoms and social isolation, according to a study published online June 24 in...
Loneliness Can Raise Older People's Odds for Stroke
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests. A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness...
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