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Racial disparities in stroke incidence and death
Differences between black and white people in rates of stroke death were due to rates of stroke occurrence, a study found, not to outcomes following stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - June 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Immune cell-related proteins may speed healing after stroke
Two proteins associated with immune cells may play critical roles in helping the brain to heal after a stroke. The findings might one day lead to new treatments for stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/critical-time-window-rehabilitation-after-stroke " > Critical time window for rehabilitation after a stroke < /a >
Researchers found that intensive therapy, added to standard rehabilitation, produces the greatest improvement when administered 2-3 months after a stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Physical clot removal can help more people after stroke
A brain imaging study identified people who can benefit from a clot-removing procedure for up to 16 hours after a stroke occurs, significantly expanding the treatment window.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Critical time window for rehabilitation after a stroke
Researchers found that intensive therapy, added to standard rehabilitation, produces the greatest improvement when administered 2-3 months after a stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Spinal cord stimulation improves arm, hand movements after stroke
A device that stimulates the spinal cord restored arm and hand movement in two stroke patients and allowed them to perform daily activities.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stroke patients may benefit from brain stimulation
In a small trial, deep brain stimulation plus physical therapy helped improve upper limb function in some patients who had impaired movement after a stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How dietary factors influence disease risk
Researchers found that eating too much or too little of certain foods and nutrients can raise the risk of dying of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How too little potassium may contribute to cardiovascular disease
In mouse studies, scientists found a mechanism that may explain why low levels of potassium in the diet have been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke in people.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Daily aspirin shows no benefit for healthy older adults
A large clinical trial found that a daily low-dose aspirin doesn ’t have the same benefits for healthy older adults as it does for those who’ve had a heart attack or stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Erythritol and cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener erythritol were associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news