Family ties: Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives
Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk
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Comfort care beneficial for hospitalized stroke patients, yet disparities in use persist
Journal of the American Heart Association report
Read moreTransportation noise pollution and cardio- and cerebrovascular disease
Epidemiological studies have found that transportation noise increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with high-quality evidence for ischaemic
Read moreCertain high blood pressure medications may alter heart risk in people with HIV
Hypertension journal report
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BrainGate: First human use of high-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people with paralysis to type on computer screens or manipulate robotic prostheses just by thinking about moving their own bodies.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center] — Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling
Read moreChoose life: Why patients in China refuse standard treatment for a type of heart attack
Scientists identify numerous variables that predict the treatment decisions of patients with a type of heart attach called ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Read morePeople with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure
Hypertension journal report
Read moreSix pregnancy complications are among red flags for heart disease later in life
American Heart Association scientific statement
Read moreStroke rate 4 times higher in Black adults than whites
Kaiser Permanente research shows the need to raise awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure
Read moreDirect oral anticoagulants show better safety and effectiveness versus warfarin in patients with val
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Read moreRacial disparities in chronic disease death rates persist despite efforts to close gap
Federal incentive programs may unintentionally impede efforts to close the racial health gap
Read moreDuke-NUS clinician scientist and his team bag two prestigious awards
Professor David Matchar and his team from the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore,
Read moreStroke care declined globally during COVID-19 pandemic despite stroke-related COVID complications
Largest study to date evaluating the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic with stroke
Read moreMassive study reveals few differences between men and women’s brains
Study by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science neuroscientists conduct meta-synthesis of three decades of research
Read moreFDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Tempus’ ECG analysis platform
Platform developed in collaboration with Geisinger
Read moreAspirin not as effective as anticoagulation
Cervical artery dissection
Read morePan-Canadian research platform probes ways to boost stroke recovery with non-inv. brain stimulation
$1.9M investment will fast-track discovery, launch multi-site clinical trials, test new technologies, and transform treatment
Read moreMore stroke patients receiving mechanical clot removal, yet racial disparities persist
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-breaking science presentation LB 9
Read moreStroke risk higher than expected among COVID-19 patients
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-breaking science news release presentation LB 12
Read moreNew technology ‘retrains’ cells to repair damaged brain tissue in mice after stroke
Scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Engineering and College of Medicine have developed technology to “retrain” cells to help repair damaged brain tissue.
Read moreImmediate angiography may reduce stroke treatment time, improve recovery, lower disability
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-Breaking Science Presentation LB 1
Read moreMobile stroke units improve outcomes and reduce disability among stroke patients
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-Breaking Science Presentation LB 2
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‘Time lost is brain lost’
A new study involving UCLA researchers finds that mobile stroke units (MSUs) – state-of-the-art ambulances built to provide stroke patients with emergency neurological diagnosis and treatment prior to hospital arrival — improve patient outcomes and lessen the chance for disability by delivering care faster than standard stroke care.
Read moreNurse Work Environment Influences Stroke Outcomes
Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the most common reasons for disability. While a wide variety of factors influence stroke outcomes, data show that avoiding readmissions and long lengths of stay among ischemic stroke patients has benefits for patients and health care systems alike. Although reduced readmission rates among various medical patients have been associated with better nurse work environments, it is unknown how the work environment might influence readmissions and length of stay for ischemic stroke patients.
Read more‘Time lost is brain lost’
Study finds mobile stroke units improve outcomes and lessen rates of disability in stroke patients.
Read moreNurse work environment influences stroke outcomes
PHILADELPHIA (March 17, 2021) – Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the most common reasons
Read moreClinical trial begins for non-invasive brain scanner to monitor intracranial hemorrhage
SENSE device uses low-power tailored radio frequency (RF) pulse to detect changes that may indicate expanding brain bleed; * Current standard of care lacks a means to monitor brain injury continuously, non-invasively, in real time, between CT scans
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Shift Work Schedules Linked to Stroke, High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
A disruption to organ rhythms caused by shift work is a key factor in injury-induced disease development, according to a new research article published in the America Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology.
Read more13 things primary care clinics can check to help preserve brain health
American Stroke Association/American Heart Association scientific statement
Read moreBeta-blockers not likely to cause depression yet may contribute to sleep disturbances
Hypertension Journal report
Read moreRacial disparities in heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes death rates have minimally improved over last two decades
Black adults in rural areas have high mortality rates from high blood pressure, diabetes, but improvement seen in stroke outcomes, urban areas
Read moreStudy uncovers clues to COVID-19 using imaging
A global, multicenter study, led by UC, finds correlation between the severity of COVID-19 in the lungs and brain using CT/MRI scans
Read moreRetinal damage may signal higher risk of stroke, dementia and early death
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation 8
Read moreRisk of dementia rises significantly with severity and number of strokes
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation 7
Read moreStructural racism: Communities with higher redlining scores had higher rates of stroke
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation P873
Read moreStroke survivors may have higher suicide risk
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation P237
Read moreUpdated guidance confirms crucial role of nurses for patients with acute ischemic stroke
American Heart Association Scientific Statements
Read moreAfrican American women experience higher risk of pregnancy-related stroke, death
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation P869
Read moreAdding triglyceride-lowering Omega-3 based medication to statins may lower stroke risk
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation 57
Read moreDifferences found in stroke severity and post-stroke care among Black and Hispanic women
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation 51
Read moreDepression risk higher after stroke vs. heart attack and female vs. male stroke survivors
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentations 22 and 21
Read moreEven short delays in the ER may reduce the lifespan of stroke survivors
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation 17
Read more‘Silent’ heart attacks may increase risk of stroke
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation 58
Read moreLife-saving role of mobile stroke units at risk due to reimbursement limitations
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation MP19
Read moreLong-term stroke death rates are higher among Black Medicare patients
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation P655
Read moreMore heart infections and strokes in the US linked to national opioid epidemic
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference — presentation P658
Read moreNon-O blood type may increase stroke risk among women who smoke, take oral contraceptives
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation P620
Read moreNeuroprotectant delivered to brain in nanoparticles may improve stroke treatment, outcomes
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Presentation 65
Read moreStudy provides evidence that bone marrow cell injections help heal the brain after stroke
Durham, NC – Results of a clinical trial released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine provide evidence that treating patients with
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