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Impromptu Ice Bath Helpful for Exercise-induced Heat Stroke Impromptu Ice Bath Helpful for Exercise-induced Heat Stroke
A tarp, volunteers and a lot of ice water can be used to rescue athletes and other people from heat stroke caused by exertion if a traditional ice bath is not available, according to a new study.
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news
Beta2-Microglobulin: A Biomarker for Stroke Risk? Beta2-Microglobulin: A Biomarker for Stroke Risk?
Raised levels of the protein were associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke among women in a new study.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
BRAVO 3 TAVR and AF: Stroke Risk, Discharge Meds Differ BRAVO 3 TAVR and AF: Stroke Risk, Discharge Meds Differ
In the BRAVO-3 trial of patients who had transfemoral TAVR with procedural bivalirudin or heparin, patients with new-onset AF had a much greater stroke risk; there was also an"incredible" variation in discharge meds.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
DAWN: Thrombectomy Effective Up to 24 Hours After Stroke DAWN: Thrombectomy Effective Up to 24 Hours After Stroke
The DAWN trial showed impressive results in selected stroke patients presenting late and should substantially expand the population eligible for endovascular treatment.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Probucol Reduces Events in Stroke Patients at Risk for ICH Probucol Reduces Events in Stroke Patients at Risk for ICH
The novel lipid-lowering/antioxidant drug may offer a potential new secondary prevention option in these patients at risk for both major forms of stroke, PICASSO investigators suggest.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Anesthesia as Safe as Conscious Sedation in Stroke Thrombectomy Anesthesia as Safe as Conscious Sedation in Stroke Thrombectomy
Two new randomized studies have provided reassurance on the safety of general anesthesia for patients undergoing endovascular therapy for acute stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Prasugrel Fails to Show Noninferiority to Clopidogrel in Stroke Prasugrel Fails to Show Noninferiority to Clopidogrel in Stroke
Despite being a more potent antiplatelet agent, prasugrel failed to show noninferiority to clopidogrel in reducing vascular events in stroke patients in a new phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Short Sleep Linked to Death in Heart Disease, Stroke Patients Short Sleep Linked to Death in Heart Disease, Stroke Patients
A study finds an increased risk for death in short sleepers with a history of cardiovascular disease and stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Longer Sleep Linked to Poorer Daily Function After Stroke Longer Sleep Linked to Poorer Daily Function After Stroke
Stroke survivors who sleep for more than 8 hours a night are at increased risk for difficulty with daily functions with a cognitive component, such as grocery shopping or managing money, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Horse Riding, Music Therapy Benefit Late-Stage Stroke Horse Riding, Music Therapy Benefit Late-Stage Stroke
Rehabilitation programs that involve a multisensory intervention improved gait, balance, strength, and cognition in late-stage stroke survivors.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Lying Flat vs Sitting Up: No Difference in Stroke Outcomes Lying Flat vs Sitting Up: No Difference in Stroke Outcomes
The HeadPoST study -- showing no difference in disability outcomes in stroke patients who were laid flat vs those sitting up for the first 24 hours -- has now been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Divorce Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Divorce Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Being divorced appears to confer a higher risk for stroke compared with being married, single, or widowed, and the effect is more pronounced in men, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Adolescent Obesity Fuels Rising Midlife Stroke Rates Adolescent Obesity Fuels Rising Midlife Stroke Rates
An increase in body mass index during adolescence was associated with a raised risk for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke during adulthood in a new study.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Patients With TIA or Stroke on Aspirin May Benefit From Another Antiplatelet Drug Patients With TIA or Stroke on Aspirin May Benefit From Another Antiplatelet Drug
Patients who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke while they ' re on aspirin may have better vascular health and avoid future strokes if they add or switch to another antiplatelet agent within days, a new meta-analysis suggests.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
FDA Rejects Eagle Pharmaceuticals ' Heat Stroke Treatment FDA Rejects Eagle Pharmaceuticals ' Heat Stroke Treatment
Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve its drug Ryanodex (dantrolene sodium) to treat heat stroke and requested an additional clinical trial, sending its shares down 20 percent.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
