A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that clot removal up to 24 hours after stroke can significantly reduce disability for properly selected patients. Almost half of those who underwent thrombectomy showed considerable improvement in activities of daily living.
According to preliminary research, men are more likely to receive bystander CPR in public locations and have a higher chance of survival. In contrast, women are less likely to receive CPR in public settings, highlighting a gap in bystander CPR delivery that can inform future messaging and training.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard created a light-harvesting material that can absorb and transfer energy along precise pathways. The synthetic material uses densely packed clusters of pigments organized on DNA scaffolds to mimic natural photosynthetic structures.
A groundbreaking study found that clot removal may be beneficial for some stroke patients even if they arrive beyond the 6-hour treatment window. Researchers used brain imaging and clinical criteria to select patients, showing significant benefit in nearly half of those treated with endovascular therapy.
A new study from Penn Medicine found that men are 45% more likely to receive bystander CPR in public compared to women, with 1.23 times increased odds of survival without it. The researchers aim to educate the public on the importance of providing bystander CPR regardless of gender or physical barriers.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Research to Prevent Blindness announce a new grant opportunity to support researchers using the IRIS Registry database for population-based studies in ophthalmology and blindness prevention. The grants will help advance patient care by leveraging big data analytics.
The DAWN trial demonstrated the efficacy of thrombectomy in reducing disability among stroke patients presenting within 6-24 hours, with a 48.6% independence rate at 90 days compared to 13.1%. Thrombectomy also showed benefits across various subgroups and time windows.
Researchers found that sixth-graders who learned Hands-Only CPR through music and video games performed better than those who only watched a video. Most students recalled calling 911 and providing high-quality compressions, suggesting that tempo-reinforcing tools can help children learn effective CPR.
A study found that Latinos are less likely to know what an automated external defibrillator (AED) is and who can use it. The lack of awareness may affect survival rates from sudden cardiac arrests in Latino neighborhoods.