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Statins could reduce stroke risk by a third (p 757)
Statins - drugs that lower LDL cholesterol -substantially reduce the incidence of ischaemic stroke among high-risk individuals, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Cholesterol lowering with statins is of known benefit for people at increased risk of heart attack. However, current treatment guidelines do not recommend... view more... (2004-03-03)
Stroke therapy window might be extended past nine hours for some
Some patients who suffer a stroke as a result of a blockage in an artery in the brain may benefit from a clot-busting drug nine or more hours after the onset of symptoms. The findings are published in the online edition of Radiology. view more (2009-02-09)
Predicting risk of stroke from one's genetic blueprint
A new statistical model could be used to predict an individual's lifetime risk of stroke, finds a study from the Children's Hospital Informatics Program (CHIP). Using genetic information from 569 hospital patients, the researchers showed that their predictive model could estimate an individual's overall risk of cardioembolic stroke -- the most... view more... (2009-02-26)
Blood Pressure Drug Telmisartan Shows Powerful Activity Against Stroke
Telmisartan, a drug widely used to help control blood pressure, may have uniquely potent activity in preventing stroke, according to a new study conducted in an animal model. view more (2007-12-13)
Biomarkers improve ischemic stroke prediction
Testing patient's blood for two proteins or biomarkers that occur when inflammation is present could help doctors identify which patients are more likely to have a stroke, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in a report that appears online in the journal Stroke. view more (2008-12-19)
Job loss late in career doubles chances of heart attack and stroke
Losing your job late in your career doubles your chances of a heart attack or stroke, suggests research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. view more (2006-06-21)
Stroke incidence may be higher and deadlier in American Indians
American Indians have a higher incidence of stroke compared to white and black Americans and their first strokes may be more deadly, according to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. view more (2008-09-23)
Future therapies for stroke may block cell death
A new therapy to re-activate silenced genes in patients who suffer from neurodegenerative diseases or stroke is being developed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Cornell University. view more (2007-06-14)
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke for patients who are resistant to aspirin
Being resistant to aspirin makes patients four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or even die from a pre-existing heart condition, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-01-18)
Cell death following blood 'reflow' injury tracked to natural toxin
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered what they believe is the "smoking gun" responsible for most tissue and organ damage after a period of blood oxygen loss followed by a sudden restoration of blood oxygen flow. view more (2006-11-30)
Exposure to several common infections over time may be associated with risk of stroke
Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2010 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2009-11-10)
Increased stroke risk from birth control pills
She was only 30 years old, but she was experiencing the classic symptoms of a stroke. Her speech suddenly became slurred, and her left hand became clumsy while eating. view more (2009-10-27)
Mayo Clinic researchers measuring C-reactive protein is early indicator of stiffened arteries
Researchers around the world agree that C-reactive protein is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. view more (2005-08-24)
Stroke in Children
Childhood Strokes Have Complex Causes view more (2002-11-12)
New study of hand-brain function offers insight into recovery for stroke survivors
A Queen's study of stroke survivors gives new insight into the stages of recovery of hand muscle control after a stroke, suggesting that patients may benefit from different treatment strategies at different times during the recovery process. view more (2006-05-17)
Early use of statins after coronary syndromes does not reduce risk of heart attack, stroke or death
Beginning use of statins within 14 days of acute coronary syndromes (such as heart attack or unstable angina) does not decrease the risk of death, heart attack, or stroke, for up to 4 months, based on a meta-analysis of previously published studies. view more (2006-05-03)
Hormone shows promise in reversing Alzheimer's disease and stroke
Saint Louis University researchers have identified a novel way of getting a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease and stroke into the brain where it can do its work. view more (2008-11-12)
Limited Benefit Of Community Physiotherapy One Year After Stroke (pp 182, 199)
A study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that physiotherapy given to patients 1 year after stroke is only of limited value, with short-term benefits three months after the start of treatment that are not sustained in the long term. Community physiotherapy is often prescribed for stroke patients with long-term mobility problems. John... view more... (2002-01-17)
Duke researchers uncover genetic link to stroke after heart surgery
Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered that patients who have two specific gene variants are more than three times as likely to suffer a stroke after heart surgery. view more (2005-08-26)
"Bad" Enzymes May Wear White Hats After Stroke
Enzymes that can harm the brain immediately after a stroke may actually be beneficial days later, according to new research. view more (2006-03-29)
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