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Blood thinners on 'as needed' basis is safe and effective for lowering stroke risk as compared to long-term use
A new study shows the use of novel anticoagulants for AF prescribed on an 'as-needed basis' guided by diligent pulse monitoring, can be a safe and effective alternative to lowering overall risk of stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 8, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Are childhood stroke outcomes associated with BP, blood glucose, temperature?
Infarct (tissue damage) volume and hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) were associated with poor neurological outcomes after childhood stroke but hypertension and fever were not, according to a new article.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Helping stroke survivors get back on their feet
Small sensory devices could help to improve walking recovery during stroke rehabilitation in a bid to reduce social isolation, say investigators.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 26, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Portuguese study did not find an increased stroke risk for football fans
Being excited for your team, rooting them on and suffering vicariously with them are the grand emotions that wash over spectators of football matches. If this increases the risk of stroke remains to be elucidated, as the number of strokes that occur on days with major matches is not significantly higher than on days when no football is played.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 29, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New therapy options bring about changes in stroke care
There are more well-founded therapy options for the treatment of strokes than ever before. Care has to be reorganized before these innovations are actually used on patients. Experts are discussing just how to do that successfully – from guidelines for the use of thrombectomy procedures all the way to the structure and expansion of stroke care units. Oftentimes, it is precisely the small organizational changes that make the big difference.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Implanted neuroprosthesis improves walking ability in stroke patient
A surgically implanted neuroprosthesis--programmed to stimulate coordinated activity of hip, knee, and ankle muscles -- has led to substantial improvement in walking speed and distance in a patient with limited mobility after a stroke, according to a single-patient study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 31, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Being female increases stroke hospitalization risk by 23% in atrial fibrillation patients
A 15 year study in 1.1 million patients with atrial fibrillation has found that women are 23% more likely to be hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke than men.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Migraine as a risk marker for stroke, heart attack
A team of researchers has now been able to establish the following: female migraine patients have a higher risk of stroke or heart attacks than women without migraine. Their findings are based on an analysis of data collected as part of the US-based Nurses' Health Study II.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Statin drugs reduce infection risk in stroke patients, report suggests
Statin drugs can dramatically lower the risk of infections in stroke patients, report researchers. Patients on statins upon admission to hospital, or early in their stay, had significantly lower risk for developing infections than those put on statins later in their hospitalization or not at all. These findings remained strong after being controlled for other possible influences like the severity of strokes, age and the presence of other conditions like diabetes.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 16, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Digital strategies show promise for emergency heart and stroke care
A new scientific statement reviews current research on the effectiveness and safety of using mobile devices, social media, visual media and crowdsourcing to improve emergency heart and stroke treatments.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New devices causing 'paradigm shift' in stroke care
New devices called stent retrievers, which effectively reverse strokes, are revolutionizing the treatment of certain stroke patients, report investigators.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 24, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke largely preventable, global study shows
Ten risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide, but the ranking of those factors vary regionally, according to a study of 26,000 people worldwide. This should influence the development of strategies for stroke reduction, the researchers say.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 16, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Effectiveness of treatment for individuals with brain injury or stroke
New articles explore the effectiveness of several neurorehabilitation treatments for individuals with brain injury or stroke. A number of published articles have covered the issue of efficacy of neurorehabilitation, but only a few have discussed the issue of effectiveness to date.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Flu vaccine reduces risk of hospital stay for stroke, heart failure for diabetes patients
People with type 2 diabetes who receive the influenza vaccine may be less likely to be admitted to hospital for myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure, according to new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 25, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Racial differences in inpatient procedures after stroke
Inpatient procedures are an integral part of routine stroke care. Some procedures have a curative intent to heal the patient, while others are life-sustaining procedures. A new study has found that minority patients were more likely to undergo the four life-sustaining procedures than white patients. However, the odds of undergoing IVT and carotid revascularization - those procedures with curative intent - were lower for minority patients, according to the results.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 25, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
