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Only 20% Have Fast Access to Best Stroke Care
The investigators found that just under 20% of Americans are within 15 minutes, by ambulance, of a stroke center capable of performing endovascular thrombectomy. Thirty percent are within 30 minutes.
Source: WebMD Health - March 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Than 4 in 10 Americans Are Now Obese: CDC
Much more than just a cosmetic issue, obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, arthritis, gallbladder disease and more, according to the U.S. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Source: WebMD Health - February 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brain Stent Could Cut Odds for a Second Stroke
In a new study, the self-expanding, intracranial Wingspan brain stent seems effective over the long term in reducing stroke patients' risk of a subsequent stroke and death.
Source: WebMD Health - February 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wearable 'Brain Stimulator' May Boost Stroke Recovery
The device, which is controlled with a smartphone, looks like a swim cap with multiple magnetic microstimulators attached. Study volunteers wore it for 40 minutes per session, and completed 20 sessions over four weeks.
Source: WebMD Health - February 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Will Brushing, Flossing Protect Against Stroke?
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
Source: WebMD Health - February 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Sunny Outlook the Best Rx for Stroke Recovery?
Stroke survivors who had positive outlooks showed lower levels of inflammation, reduced stroke severity and fewer physical impairments after three months compared to more pessimistic stroke survivors, the researchers found.
Source: WebMD Health - February 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?
Overall stroke risk dropped 20% among patients under age 80 who got the shingles vaccine. In patients 80 and older, risk was cut by about 10%, said researchers.
Source: WebMD Health - February 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Doctors, Researchers Are Already Using A.I.
From osteoporosis, to stroke and drug interactions, here are several ways artificial intelligence is already affecting health care.
Source: WebMD Health - January 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Generic of Popular Blood Thinner
The FDA approved the first generic versions of the powerful blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban) used to prevent stroke and other conditions.
Source: WebMD Health - December 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chili Peppers May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Researchers followed 23,000 people in Italy for eight years and found that those who ate chili peppers at least four times a week had a 40% lower risk of death from heart attack and a more than 50% lower risk of death from stroke, CNN reported.
Source: WebMD Health - December 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart Risks in Your Genes? Be Sure to Get Your Zzzs
Good sleep patterns can help reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, even if you're at high genetic risk, new research shows.
Source: WebMD Health - December 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sleeping Too Much Might Raise Stroke Risk
Disturbed sleep was also tied to a 29% increase in the risk for stroke, compared with people whose sleep quality was good.
Source: WebMD Health - December 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Black Patients May Not Benefit On Low-Dose Aspirin
Researchers analyzed 11 years of data from more than 65,000 people, ages 40-79, living in the American Southeast. More than two-thirds of the participants were black, and about two-thirds were at high risk for heart attack or stroke at the start of the study period.
Source: WebMD Health - December 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cheap, Older Gout Drug Could Be a Lifesaver After Heart Attack
In the new trial, colchicine reduced by as much as 34% a heart attack survivor's combined risk of either dying from heart disease or having cardiac arrest, a heart attack, a stroke or angioplasty.
Source: WebMD Health - November 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Frequent Pot Smokers Face Twice the Odds for Stroke
They're also more likely to be hospitalized for a dangerously erratic heart rhythm, according to the second study.
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
