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Ischemic Stroke
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Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers explored the link between lowering…
Study reveals obesity’s link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from China used Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess the…
Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment
Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury. Optimal pH homeostasis for cellular…
Risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease for cardiovascular disease and all cause death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers investigated the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver…
Combining clot busters and blood thinners shows no advantage for people with ischemic strokes
Giving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their outcomes…
Eleven stroke researchers to be recognized during the 2024 International Stroke Conference
Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference…
Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants
Most stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study…
Gingko biloba compound injections linked to better stroke outcomes
People with ischemic (clot-caused) stroke had better early recovery of cognitive function if treated with intravenous injections of a combination…
Newer clot-buster may offer a safe, effective way to treat ischemic stroke in mobile stroke units
Compared with the standard clot-busting medication alteplase, the newer clot-buster tenecteplase may offer a safe, effective and simpler way…
Dementia risk can be the highest in the first year after stroke
Having a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest…