Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with increased risk of midlife stroke
A history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) is associated with higher odds of midlife stroke. APO included preterm delivery, low ...
Tag: Stroke
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital earns re-certification as thrombectomy-capable stroke center
DETROIT – Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital has earned re-certification as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, an independent, ...
Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or stroke
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their potential adverse effects on health. Now a study by the ...
Coffee and tea drinking may be associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia
Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a study of ...
Imaging speeds lifesaving care to stroke victims
OAK BROOK, Ill. – A commonly available imaging technique can identify stroke patients most likely to benefit from a procedure ...
Patients with stroke symptoms are evaluated safely for both stroke and trauma with new “STRAUMA activation”
Key takeawaysCredit: American College of Surgeons Key takeaways The novel STRAUMA activation is feasible and safe in patients with stroke ...
WVU to receive $2.7 million from NIH to study how the brain heals from stroke and impact of aging
Although strokes can occur no matter how old you are, your risk for one increases as you age. About two-thirds ...
5 Henry Ford Hospitals earn top quality recognition for stroke care excellence
DETROIT – All of Henry Ford Health System’s five hospitals that are equipped to treat stroke earned Gold Plus and Honor ...
Patients treated by mobile stroke units had better outcomes, according to study published in NEJM
EMBARGOED UNTIL 5 PM. ET SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 - Credit: Nash Baker for UTHealth Houston EMBARGOED UNTIL 5 PM. ET SEPTEMBER ...
Robot-assisted therapy can help treat stroke survivors, study finds
Credit: Photo courtesy of Fangshi Zhu, PhD/UTHealth Exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation can be beneficial in treating stroke survivors, according to researchers at ...
Two types of blood pressure meds prevent heart events equally, but side effects differ
Hypertension Journal Report DALLAS, July 26, 2021 -- People who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit ...
Bidirectional impact of cardiovascular disease, cancer in Blacks focus of new AHA center
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University Cardiovascular disease and cancer, the nation's top two killers, share common ground like obesity and ...
Copper transporter potential new treatment target for cardiovascular disease
Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta University An internal transporter that enables us to use the copper we consume in foods like ...
Comprehensive primary care is vital to holistic care and optimal recovery after a stroke
American Stroke Association statement DALLAS, July 15, 2021 -- Statement Highlights: The new scientific statement, "Primary Care of Adult Patients ...
How robots and brain-computer interfaces could transform stroke patients’ recovery
Credit: BrainCo, Ltd. Strokes, which occur when the blood supply to part of our brain is interrupted or reduced, are ...
Stroke treatment may backfire when kidneys don’t work well
Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Japan show that excessive blood pressure reduction for acute intracerebral hemorrhage ...
UK HealthCare, partners receive prestigious CDC grant to improve stroke care in Kentucky
Credit: Photo by Tim Webb LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2021) -- UK HealthCare, UofL Health, the Kentucky Department for Public ...
New advice on arthritis drugs
Study checks rheumatoid arthritis heart-stroke risk New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations ...
Rewiring the adult brain — Scanning the mind of a blind Batman reveals that novel maps can emerge in the adult brain
Research reveals a new form of brain plasticity -- formation of 'topographic maps' in the wake of an unusual sensory ...
New initiative in Detroit focuses on cardiometabolic health and disease
Wayne State University and Henry Ford Health System announce new initiative in cardiometabolic health and disease DETROIT - Wayne State ...
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Smoke screen: Analysis of saliva from long-term cannabis smokers identifies disruptions in the healthy oral microbiome that may lead to brain disorders
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Large field hospital study shows rapid Covid-19 test compares solidly with PCR detection
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Microfountain pen draws minute patterns for live cells, circuits
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Diagnosis from the Sky: Catching Insect Infestations within Forests Before It’s Too Late
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New type of earthquake discovered
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Scientists find first in human evidence of how memories form