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Rivaroxaban or aspirin for patent foramen ovale and embolic stroke of ...

The Lancet-Sep 28, 2018

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a contributor to embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Subgroup analyses from previous studies ...

 

Why does olive oil keep heart attack and stroke at bay?

Medical News Today-Sep 8, 2018

As Ni and his colleagues note in their study paper, "Thrombotic disorders, such as heart attack and stroke, are the leading causes of mortality ...

 

Understanding AFib: Why do I have this? Should I take blood thinners?

Scope (blog)-4 hours ago

Unfortunately, people with this heart condition are 4 to 5 times more likely to have a stroke. AFib's irregular heartbeat may lead to small blood ...

 

The beer-cup carriers at the Ryder Cup are an absolute stroke of genius

Golf.com-Sep 30, 2018

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — This will sound ridiculous. After spending nearly a week in the Paris suburbs, during which I've ...

 

The 'fight' after a stroke: How Keith Stauffer's life changed overnight

WKYC.com-Sep 19, 2018

It's there that he learned he had suffered a stroke that heavily affected his right side. Physically, he was back to square one. "Keith could not ...

 

Stroke-stricken journo Roy Goh still in high spiritss

New Straits Times Online-7 hours ago

KOTA KINABALU: Although suffering a stroke on July 10 which made it difficult to move his right hand and right leg, veteran journalist Roy ...

 

Products to be waived, if you want to avoid stroke and heart attack

The Stopru-12 hours ago

Scientists from Yale University, has warned that to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack effectively helps failure from eating certain foods.

 

Young Stroke Patients: New treatment helped Weston man recover ...

WTNH.com (press release)-Sep 12, 2018

"My mom is actually stroke aware - her father, my grandpa, had a stroke when he was 70...because of that she asked me to smile which is that ...

 

An unusual stroke mimic

The BMJ-Sep 13, 2018

A 30 year old white man was admitted to the stroke unit with sudden onset right arm weakness and sensory loss, which had progressed to ...

 

Upstate's first mobile stroke unit comes to URMC

WXXI News-Sep 27, 2018

The University of Rochester Medical Center unveiled upstate New York's first mobile stroke unit Thursday, describing the vehicle as a ...

For UR Medicine, new mobile stroke ambulance aims to save time
13WHAM-TV-Sep 27, 2018

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Net Clinical Benefits of Anticoagulants for AF Vary With Stroke Rate

The Cardiology Advisor-Sep 26, 2018

HealthDay News — There is variation in the net clinical benefit of anticoagulants based on variation in published atrial fibrillation (AF) stroke ...

 

Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke Increases With Psychological Distress

Psychiatry Advisor-Sep 13, 2018

Psychological distress is strongly associated with myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke despite adjustments for confounders, according to the ...

Stopping Stroke Down Under

EMSWorld (press release) (blog)-Sep 23, 2018

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with 15 million individuals experiencing one each year. Every nine minutes a ...

 

Med Center earns awards for work with stroke patients

Bowling Green Daily News-Sep 26, 2018

The University of Kentucky HealthCare/Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network recognized The Medical Center at Bowling Green with the ...

 

Neurology conference to focus on stroke treatment

Online Athens-Sep 29, 2018

Will a time come when stem cells can reverse the disability caused by a stroke? This is one of many topics that will be discussed at St. Mary's ...

 

X Factor's Chico Slimani in tears over daughter Lalla's touching ...

Metro-Oct 2, 2018

Chico has been concentrating on his health, following his shock stroke last month, but another source told us he was begging for the charity ...

 

Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

PhillyVoice.com-Sep 13, 2018

The findings of a study published last year are changing the way medical professionals treat stroke victims, according to a neurosurgeon at ...

 

How to prevent heat stroke and warning signs that you may be ...

KHON2-Oct 2, 2018

HONOLULU(KHON2) - You don't need a thermometer to tell you it's hot outside, but when you factor in humidity, it's been consistently in the ...

Treating Sleep Apnea Greatly Improves Stroke Patients' Recovery

Sleep Review-Sep 18, 2018

A large study has found that commencing treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible after a strokeor a mini-stroke significantly improves ...

 

Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson Reveals He Recently ...

PEOPLE.com-Sep 10, 2018

Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson revealed he recently suffered a mini-stroke. “Last week I rather surprisingly suffered what's known as a ...

 

Thanet councillor urges MP to fight for 'ignored' hyper-acute stroke unit ...

The Isle of Thanet News-6 hours ago

A Thanet councillor says an ideal solution for implementing three hyper-acute strokeunits across Kent and Medway has been ignored.

 

Minnetronix touts completion of Neurapheresis hemorrhagic stroke trial

Mass Device-Oct 1, 2018

Minnetronix's Neuro division said today they completed the first trial of its Neurapheresis Therapy system exploring its use in treating patients ...

UICOMP expanding promising research on ischemic stroke

Peoria Journal Star-Sep 10, 2018

“What we've seen is remarkable and promising in terms of providing a new line of treatment for ischemic stroke,” said Dr. Krishna Kumar ...

 

Spokane event raises thousands to fight heart disease, stroke

KXLY Spokane-Sep 22, 2018

Hundreds of passionate supporters filled WSU Spokane's campus for the American Heart Association's 2018 Spokane Heart and Stroke Walk.

Alaskans step up to fight heart disease and stroke
KTUU.com-Sep 22, 2018

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Astonishing recovery of boy, 7, who suffered a STROKE during soccer ...

Daily Mail-Oct 1, 2018

The first 30 minutes of stroke onset are crucial because a medical team can evaluate the type of stroke and the areas of the brain affected by it.

 

Papio shoots way to one-stroke tourney win

Omaha World-Herald-Sep 25, 2018

Papillion-La Vista girl's golf team squeezed past Lincoln Southeast by one stroke to win the Spartan Invitational at Mahoney Golf Course ...

 

Community rallies to aid stroke patient

Modesto Bee-Sep 11, 2018

For nearly three years, Andres Santana of Ceres has been fighting back from a stroke that's left him cognitively undamaged by trapped in a ...

 

Psychological Distress Linked to Increased Risk of MI, Stroke

The Cardiology Advisor-Sep 8, 2018

HealthDay News — Psychological distress is associated with myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in men and women, according to a study ...

 

When Seconds Count: One Funder's Work to Improve Stroke ...

Inside Philanthropy-Sep 10, 2018

Residents of rural areas may love the peace and quiet, but when they need emergency medical care—say, for a stroke—all that wide open ...

 

Study shows whole fat dairy may lower risk of stroke

WPVI-TV-Sep 16, 2018

Study shows whole fat dairy may lower risk of stroke ... Canada finds that whole fat dairy may protect against cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Incident stroke more than doubles dementia risk

Healio-Sep 6, 2018

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Alzheimer's & Dementia showed that people who had a recent stroke were ...

New-onset pain in the early phase and three months following stroke ...

Dove Medical Press-Sep 16, 2018

Background: The reported prevalence of pain after stroke varies considerably, depending on how pain is measured, time after stroke, and ...

 

Biogen Begins Phase III Study on Ischemic Stroke Candidate

Zacks.com-Sep 5, 2018

LHI is a severe form of ischemic stroke, which results in swelling in brain. It may lead to death in 40-80% of cases and has no treatment options.

 

Woman Airlifted From SF-Bound Cruise Ship After Possible Stroke

CBS San Francisco-Sep 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 77-year-old woman was medically evacuated from a cruise ship in Oregon waters after suffering a stroke. The U.S. ...

Woman, 77, Airlifted From Cruise Ship After Suspected Stroke
U.S. News & World Report-Sep 29, 2018

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Stroke: Two thirds of nation ignore this step to slash risk of life ...

Express.co.uk-Sep 10, 2018

Stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. This is considered a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

 

Eau Claire Heart & Stroke Walk promotes healthy living

WEAU-Sep 22, 2018

The 27th Annual Eau Claire Heart and Stroke Walk took place Saturday morning ... teams to raise money for heart disease and stroke research.

 

Ryder Cup 2018: Phil Mickelson asks for a stroke a side from Tiger ...

GolfDigest.com-Sep 25, 2018

Phil Mickelson said on Tuesday he'd "welcome" being partnered with Tiger Woods at this week's Ryder Cup. But he's clearly also got his mind ...

 

The case of a baby's chickenpox-related stroke underscores the ...

MinnPost-Sep 20, 2018

A previously healthy 11-month-old baby living in Washington state suffered a strokeweeks after contracting a mild case of chickenpox, which ...

 

Innovative on-ambulance PHAST-TSC trial for treatment of acute ...

NeuroNews International-Sep 13, 2018

The trial, named PHAST-TSC (Pre-hospital ambulance stroke trial-TSC), will involve 23 hospitals across urban, suburban, and rural areas in ...

 

THE WEEKLY FEED: MARTY SMITH CIRCA '76, THE 3-AMIGOS and ...

Dirt Bike Magazine-Oct 3, 2018

Marty Smith, Hangtown in 1976. The red Honda, up until the gate dropped for the first Moto, the coolest 125 in the land. By the end of the day ...

 

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$45 million clinical trial to test sleep apnea treatment in stroke ...

University of Michigan Health System News (press release)-Sep 5, 2018

Recovery after a stroke is often challenging, and patients are also at heightened risk of another stroke. Now, with the launch of a new clinical ...

 

HealthDay

Researchers suggest new way to possibly eliminate clogged arteries

Medical Xpress-3 hours ago

"If this works, you could completely eliminate heart attacks and strokes within a generation, because you can't have a heart attack or stroke ...

 

May get a brain stroke in jail any time, says Indrani in her bail plea

Times of India-18 hours ago

Indrani said her “fragile medical condition” required her to be in a stress-free environment to prevent a major brain stroke and to delay any ...

 

Northwest Indiana health briefs: Local hospitals honored for stroke care

nwitimes.com-Sep 21, 2018

Northwest Indiana health briefs: Local hospitals honored for stroke care ... Improving stroke care in Northwest Indiana is a priority, as spelled ...

Lawsuit says WMC negligent in stroke patient's treatment

The Winchester Star-Sep 18, 2018

WINCHESTER — Winchester Medical Center touts its Advanced Primary Stroke Center's quick responses. “The rapid, coordinated efforts of our ...

 

McNamara buries penalty stroke for Rice against MMU

BurlingtonFreePress.com-Oct 3, 2018

Rice's Lisa McNamara converts a penalty stroke against Mount Mansfield during a game on Sept. 20, 2018. COURTESY/JIM HESTER ...

 

Boy uses Siri to save life of grandmother having stroke

KPRC Click2Houston-Sep 25, 2018

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - A 7-year-old boy is being credited with helping save his grandmother's life by using Siri. Noble Koontz was with his ...

 

High school basketball player gets surprise homecoming after ...

Wink News-Sep 11, 2018

A high school basketball player from Bentonville, Arkansas suffered a stroke back in May, according to KFSM. The next month, Dra Bishop went ...

 

Demand For Innovative Stroke Treatments To Grow

Fitch Solutions (press release)-Sep 12, 2018

With an ageing world population, the burden of stroke is set to rise, driving demand for innovative treatments. Although strokes can, and do, ...

 

Everything We Know About Olympic Champion Michael Johnson ...

News One-Sep 9, 2018

A TIA is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, according to the American Stroke Association. TIAs are often labelled mini-strokes ...

Olympic track great Michael Johnson recovering from mini stroke
Chicago Tribune-Sep 8, 2018

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