Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 -- Full vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a lower risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and ischemic stroke 31 to 120 days after COVID-19, according to a research letter published online July 22 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 29, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Postop, Nonoperative A-Fib Carry Similar Risks for Stroke or TIA
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 -- Compared with nonoperative atrial fibrillation (AF), postoperative AF after noncardiac surgery is associated with a similar risk for stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to a study published online July 26... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 26, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Daytime Napping Frequency Linked to HTN, Ischemic Stroke Risks
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 -- Increased frequency of daytime napping might be a potential causal risk factor for hypertension and ischemic stroke, according to a study published online July 25 in Hypertension.
Min-jing Yang, from Xiangya Hospital in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 25, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Vaccinated Have Lower Heart, Stroke Risk From COVID
(MedPage Today) -- Full vaccination against COVID-19 was associated with a reduced risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke as secondary complications of acute infection, a study from Korea showed.
These cardiovascular events... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - July 25, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Is MRI a necessary addition to CT for stroke patients?
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Do all ED patients presenting with TIA get complete imaging workup? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Does Additional MRI Help CT-Diagnosed Stroke Patients?
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) did not have worse outcomes when a CT-only imaging strategy determined the course of their treatment, according to a small observational study.
Those skipping MRI met the -7.50% threshold... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - July 21, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Early Post-Stroke Gene Expression May Predict Stroke Outcomes Early Post-Stroke Gene Expression May Predict Stroke Outcomes
Genes and associated networks regulating immune response may modulate 90-day ischemic stroke outcomes and be used to predict outcomes.First Look (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
High Rate of Undiagnosed Major Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke High Rate of Undiagnosed Major Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke
Almost two thirds of patients with acute ischemic stroke have at least one undiagnosed major risk factor, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - June 30, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Neurological Disorders
THURSDAY, June 30, 2022 -- COVID-19 is associated with increased risk of specific neurological disorders, although apart from ischemic stroke, there is no excess risk compared to infection with influenza A/B and community-acquired pneumonia,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 30, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Newly Detected Vascular Risk Factors Common in Stroke Patients
THURSDAY, June 30, 2022 -- In a cohort of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), two-thirds of patients with no previously diagnosed risk factors had at least one newly detected major vascular risk factor, according to a study presented at the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 30, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Rises for Women With History of Infertility Stroke Risk Rises for Women With History of Infertility
Women experiencing infertility had a higher nonfatal stroke risk compared with those without infertility. By stroke subtypes, there was an increased association between miscarriage and ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 27, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Air Pollution Particle Size Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality Air Pollution Particle Size Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality
Air pollution increases the risk of death in stroke. A study suggests the link between stroke deaths and particulate matter size is strongest with ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 3, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Athersys to cut up to 70% of its workers in effort to survive
Athersys Inc., the Cleveland-based regenerative medicine company, plans to cut its workforce by as much as 70% in a restructuring aimed at reducing costs and making it an attractive investment for potential financial or strategic partners.
Athersys has been developing its MultiStem adult stem cell therapy since 1994 and is in late-stage clinical trials with its Japanese partner, Healios K.K., to commercialize the therapy to treat ischemic stroke patients in Japan.
Three of the company's top executives… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - June 2, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Mary Vanac Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Low for Non-Surgically Treated Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 -- Among patients with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis who did not undergo surgical intervention, the estimated rate of ipsilateral carotid-related acute ischemic stroke is 4.7 percent over five years, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New Data From Two Large Studies Reinforce Effectiveness of Dual Pathway Inhibition (DPI) with XARELTO ® (rivaroxaban) Plus Aspirin in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and/or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
RARITAN, N.J., May 23, 2022 – Findings from the XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) Phase 3 COMPASS Long-Term Open Label Extension (LTOLE) study and the XARELTO® in Combination with Acetylsalicylic Acid (XATOA) registry have been published in the European Society of Cardiology’s (ESC) European Heart Journal, Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. Additionally, the XATOA registry was presented at the American Congress of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session (ACC.22). These studies provide further evidence supporting the role of dual pathway inhibition (DPI) with the XARELTO® vascular dose (2.5 mg twice daily plus aspirin 100 mg...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
