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Flu shot reduces risk of stroke, study suggests
The risk of suffering a stroke is significantly reduced for up to two months after receiving a flu vaccine, a major new study has shown.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 6, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Researchers link spatial neglect after stroke with poor outcomes
Spatial neglect among inpatients with stroke is common, researchers say. At the conclusion of a recent study, the investigators said that affected patients had a higher risk for falls, longer lengths of stay and lesser likelihood of returning home after discharge.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 29, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Early testing can predict stroke patients who will develop upper limb spasticity
Many stroke patients suffer from spasticity of the arm that cause pain and impaired sensorimotor function. But there are ways of identifying such patients ahead of time so that they can obtain the earliest possible treatment, scientists say.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
New method to measure artery stiffness in the human brain
A non-invasive method to measure vascular compliance, or how stiff an artery is, in the human brain has been revealed by scientists. This finding may have ramifications for preventing stroke and the early diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 22, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Birth control pills pose small but significant stroke risk
Birth control pills cause a small but significant increase in the risk of the most common type of stroke, according to a comprehensive report. Worldwide, more than 100 million women currently use oral contraceptives or have used them in the past. In the United States, there are about 40 brands of oral contraceptives and 21 brands of emergency contraceptive pills.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 18, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Spleen may provide new target for treating stroke's debilitating chronic inflammation
Stroke injures the brain, but a new study indicates an abdominal organ that plays a vital role in immune function, the spleen, may be a target for treating stroke-induced chronic inflammation leading to further brain cell death.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 15, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Perfect swimming strokes? Boost sports performance with wearable technology
Scientists have developed wearable technology for improving sports performance. Wearable sensors can be attached to, say, a swimmer's hand paddles or an archers' equipment. From there, data is wirelessly transferred to the coach's smartphone or tablet. The sensors embedded in the paddles provide surprisingly precise and varied data on the wearer's swimming technique. This covers stroke length and changes in it during swimming, the relationship between the outward stroke and recovery, the structure of the stroke and the average pull, the hand position and the pressure exerted by the stroke in different directions.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 14, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke patients fare better with private insurance than with Medicaid
Stroke victims who use Medicaid or are uninsured were more likely to die, stay hospitalized longer and have worse medical outcomes than patients with private insurance, a study has found.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Brain damage during stroke may point to source of addiction
A region of the brain -- called the insular cortex -- may hold the key to treating addiction, a pair of studies suggest. Scientists have come to this conclusion after finding that smokers who suffered a stroke in the insular cortex were far more likely to quit smoking and experience fewer and less severe withdrawal symptoms than those with strokes in other parts of the brain.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 8, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Research in mice shows potential value of antidepressant in some stroke victims
Working with mice, researchers have added to evidence that a commonly prescribed antidepressant called fluoxetine helps stroke victims improve movement and coordination, and possibly why.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 31, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
'Fountain of youth' protein points to possible human health benefit
Individuals previously diagnosed with heart disease may be less likely to experience heart failure, heart attacks, or stroke, or to die from these events, if they have higher blood levels of two very closely related proteins, according to a new study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 26, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues
Caregiver spouses of stroke survivors are at an increased risk of mental and physical health issues that may continue for years after stroke. Spouses of stroke survivors reported lower scores in several mental and physical areas -- more health issues affecting their lives, less vitality, and reduced social function -- not only during the first years after stroke but also in the long-term, research shows.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Making the 9-1-1 call for stroke differs by race, sex
During a stroke, slightly more than half of patients use emergency medical services to get to the hospital, with white women the most likely, and Hispanic men the least likely to use EMS transport. Calling 9-1-1 should be the first step after noticing stroke symptoms because immediate care saves lives.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 12, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Higher risk of death from heart attack, stroke for people with spinal arthritis
People with a type of spinal arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have a higher risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke than the general population, a new study concludes.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 12, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cardiovascular benefits to testosterone replacement, study of 83,000 veterans finds
Men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches, or injections had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause, versus similar men who were not treated, a Veterans Affairs database study of more than 83,000 patients found.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 10, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
