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Biomarkers may help better predict who will have a stroke
People with high levels of four biomarkers in the blood may be more likely to develop a stroke than people with low levels of the biomarkers, according to a new study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 24, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Recommended blood pressure targets for diabetes are being challenged
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare recently raised the recommended target blood pressure for patients with diabetes. This may lead to more patients suffering from stroke or heart attack, according to a new study. The new study is the world ' s largest on the subject and is based on data from the National Diabetes Register.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke-like brain damage is reduced in mice injected with omega-3s
Researchers have found that omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in a neonatal mouse model of stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Hope for reversing stroke-induced long-term disability
Permanent brain damage from a stroke may be reversible thanks to a developing therapeutic technique, a study has found. The novel approach combines transplanted human stem cells with a special protein that the US Food and Drug Administration already approved for clinical studies in new stroke patients. The researchers say they are the first to use 3K3A-APC to produce neurons from human stem cells grafted into the stroke-damaged mouse brain.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Many stroke patients experience delays in seeking and receiving care
A new study reveals that many patients are not aware that they are having a stroke when they are experiencing symptoms.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Genes responsible for cardiometabolic disease risk identified
A profound new level of complexity and interaction among genes within specific tissues responsible for mediating the inherited risk for cardiometabolic diseases have been identified by researchers, including processes that lead to heart attack and stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 18, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Anemic adults may have a higher risk of death after stroke
, research indicates. Hemoglobin levels may also influence stroke deaths. Researchers suggest increased awareness and interventions are needed for stroke patients with anemia.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Calcium supplements linked to dementia risk in women with certain health conditions
Calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease, according to a new study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Incidence of most fatal type of stroke decreasing
A recently published study indicates that Finland ' s national tobacco policies seem to be radically reducing the incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the most fatal form of stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Virtual world improves communication following stroke, says study
A virtual reality world called EVA Park can improve the communication of those who have impaired speech and language following a stroke, according to research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Commonly touted as " good cholesterol " for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may increase a person ' s risk of premature death, according to new research. Conversely, intermediate HDL cholesterol levels may increase longevity, according to the research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 11, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Insomnia? Oversleeping? Both may increase your risk of stroke
There is growing evidence that sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea are related to stroke risk and recovery from stroke, according to a recent literature review.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Inosine treatment helps recovery of motor functions after brain injury
Brain tissue can die as the result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. When the affected area includes the motor cortex, impairment of the fine motor control of the hand can result. Researchers found that inosine, a naturally occurring purine nucleoside that is released by cells in response to metabolic stress, can help to restore motor control after brain injury.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 3, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Caring for elderly stroke survivors costs an estimated $40 billion per year
It ' s assumed that family and friends will help out in the event of a medical crisis, but that ' s not always feasible. And when stroke survivors need more than 20 hours of care per week, as a study shows, it ' s a large burden for their loved ones.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 2, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke Care: Randomized penumbra 3-D trial of next generation stent retriever meets primary endpoints
The Penumbra 3D Trial successfully met the primary trial endpoints, demonstrating non-inferiority in both safety and efficacy of the company ' s next-generation stent retriever, Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device, when used with Penumbra System aspiration devices compared to Penumbra System aspiration devices alone.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 27, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
