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Life Expectancy Reaches Record High in United StatesLife Expectancy Reaches Record High in United States
Much of the improvement is attributed to reductions in rates of death from major causes of death, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and COPD. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Odanacatib Efficacy Stays Strong, Side Effects Give PauseOdanacatib Efficacy Stays Strong, Side Effects Give Pause
Results from the phase 3 LOFT trial show robust reduction in fracture risk but small yet alarming increases in stroke; atypical fractures prompt a closer look. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Centralized Acute Stroke Care Appears to Curb MortalityCentralized Acute Stroke Care Appears to Curb Mortality
Centralization of acute stroke services in London has brought down mortality rates and shortened hospital stays, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
CVD Burden Declining in Europe, Country Disparities RemainCVD Burden Declining in Europe, Country Disparities Remain
Over the past 10 years, mortality rates from CAD and stroke have dropped substantially in most of 53 European countries, but major differences remain, a new study shows. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
New AF in Noncardiac Surgery Tied to One-Year Stroke RiskNew AF in Noncardiac Surgery Tied to One-Year Stroke Risk
Developing AF during surgery, especially noncardiac surgery, was linked with an increased risk of having an ischemic stroke in the subsequent year, in a large population-based cohort. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Neck Manipulation May Be Associated With StrokeNeck Manipulation May Be Associated With Stroke
Cervical artery dissections that lead to strokes may be associated with - but not necessarily caused by - treatments involving neck manipulations. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Cognitive Decline in AF Tied to Subclinical Cerebral InfarctsCognitive Decline in AF Tied to Subclinical Cerebral Infarcts
Cognitive decline in stroke-free patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may be due to subclinical cerebral infarcts (SCIs) rather than AF itself, according to U.S. and Australian researchers. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Polymyalgia Rheumatica Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Polymyalgia rheumatica has been associated with more than double the risk for cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular events. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Early vs Late Stroke Risk Factors Similar Post-Cardiac SurgeryEarly vs Late Stroke Risk Factors Similar Post-Cardiac Surgery
CHADS2 scores predicted stroke risk two years after surgery regardless of AF history or whether there was post-op new-onset AF, among other findings from analysis of an Ontario, Canada cohort. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Migraine Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in WomenMigraine Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women
New data from the Nurses' Health Study show that women with migraine are more likely to have cardiovascular disease and suffer a stroke or myocardial infarction than those without migraine. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Sjögren's SyndromeIncreased Cardiovascular Risk in Sjögren's Syndrome
A population-based study suggests that heart attack and stroke should be considered direct complications of Sjögren's syndrome, not comorbidities. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Occupational Therapy Fails in Care-Home Stroke Patients Occupational Therapy Fails in Care-Home Stroke Patients
Stroke patients living in nursing homes showed no improvement in function, depression, or quality of life after an occupational therapy program that has shown benefits in stroke patients living at home. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
SCAST: No Joy for Candesartan in Stroke SubgroupsSCAST: No Joy for Candesartan in Stroke Subgroups
Further results from the Scandinavian Candesartan Acute Stroke Trial have found no reason to use the angiotensin II blocker in the first week after stroke. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Stroke Risk Highest in 4 Weeks After Acute Zoster Stroke Risk Highest in 4 Weeks After Acute Zoster
Stroke risk diminishes during the 6 months after zoster and may be reduced by antiviral drugs. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
No Effect of BP Lowering on Cognition After Lacunar StrokeNo Effect of BP Lowering on Cognition After Lacunar Stroke
This finding comes from new results from the SPS3 trial, although the follow-up time may be insufficient to permit definite conclusions. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
