Low Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate is Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke Among Women [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Lower DHEAS levels were associated with a greater risk of ischemic stroke, even after adjustment for potential confounders. These novel observations warrant confirmation in other populations.

Source: Stroke - June 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Jimenez, M. C., Sun, Q., Schurks, M., Chiuve, S., Hu, F. B., Manson, J. E., Rexrode, K. M. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research