Stroke News
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A new microfluidic method for evaluating drugs commonly used for preventing heart attacks can also be used to assess patients for the risk of blood clotting.
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To add to the harm that cocaine can cause, a new study reports that use of the drug among young people can considerably increase their risk of suffering from a stroke.
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The U.S. CDC has launched a campaign design to encourage people to use less salt with their food. This is part of the Agency’s strategy described as "Preventing Chronic Disease."
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An international study suggests that walking for 20 minutes a day can dramatically reduce heart attack or stroke risk in those with precursor to Type 2 diabetes. The study looked at data from 9,300 people in 40 countries from the 'Navigator' trial.
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A device called the Watchman is in development. This is an implant designed to minimize the effect of strokes on the heart.
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High levels of tungsten in the body could double the risk of suffering a stroke, a new study suggests. The concern is with tungsten released into the environment.
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New research is out about the health benefits of walking. To reduce the chances of suffering from a stroke, older men should increase their activity by taking long daily walks, not fast-paced power walking, according to the findings of a new study.
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Five out of nine stroke victims at Glasgow's General Hospital, in their 60s, 70s and 80s, taking part in a preliminary clinical trial of a new treatment that involves injection of stem cells into the brain, have shown "mild to moderate" signs of recovery.
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Los Angeles -
English actor, singer, and composer Tim Curry has suffered a stroke at his home in Hollywood but is reported to be doing great.
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Widely regarded as Britain’s best peacetime Prime Minister of the twentieth century and known as the ‘Iron Lady’, Baroness Thatcher has sadly passed away today.
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New heart repair usages with cardiac catheterization are being deployed - threading tubes into the heart from a variety of entry points - with new opportunities, although some concerns remain on the risks associated with the procedure.
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Speaking with a reporter at the International Stroke Conference, Dr Alan Barber of the University of Auckland shared findings from a study that suggests a link between stroke and cannabis usage.
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Baltimore -
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and up until now have required a CT scan or immediate medical attention to detect. The John Hopkins School of Medicine is testing a goggle and laptop device which could provide a new alternative.
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Alun Morgan, 81, suffered a severe stroke and when he came around he was speaking fluent Welsh, although he had never spoken the language before.
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Chicago -
Former Bears coach and Hall of Famer Mike Ditka was hospitalized Friday after suffering what he said doctors told him was a "very minor stroke."
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New research suggests that a single daily aspirin could avoid brain decline in elderly women, especially those who are susceptible to heart disease.
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A recent review of 20 studies regarding the effectiveness of fish oil suggests that there is no evidence eating extra helpings of certain fish or taking fish oil supplements reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack or death.
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Toronto -
It's often been said that children are the most affected by divorce. Now a Toronto study has found that males whose parents split up, have triple the risk of suffering a stroke later in life, compared with men who don't come from divorced families.
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Stockholm -
We already knew chocolate could be good for the heart and good for the brain but now new research suggests it can also reduce the risk of stroke.
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While high or low hormone levels have been speculated as causing metabolic disease for long, a study has for the first time shown a clear link between low levels of a specific hormone and increased risk of metabolic diseases.
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Cairo -
Reuters is reporting that ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been put on life support after suffering a stroke Tuesday. There have been conflicting reports about his current condition and some news sites even reported that Mubarak was dead.
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A new study published by researchers in Germany warns that taking calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack.
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New research about brain stimulation, the passing of electrical currents through the brain, was discussed at a major science conference in Chicago this week. The new therapy may lead to improved recoveries from stokes.
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Siblings have many things in common, and apparently strokes are no exception. If you have a brother or sister who has had a stroke, your chances of also having one are 60% higher. So reports the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Tony Nicklinson, a man who suffered a stroke and now has to communicate via blinking, has won legal action for his right to die.
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After their baby had a stroke while still in the womb, Sharon and Shaun McLaughlin were told their daughter Caitlin would never walk, speak, or be able to see. Now, three years later, their little girl has defied the odds and shocked UK doctors.
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People who snore and gasp during sleep, waking frequently during the night, a common condition called sleep apnea, may have an increased risk of silent strokes, a new study suggests.
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Nineteen-year old Chris Birch used to work in a bank and drink beer, a hefty skinhead engaged to his fiancé. At age 26, he had an accident that broke his neck and caused him to have a stroke. When he awoke, he discovered he was gay.
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Smokers are more likely to have a stroke ten years earlier than non-smokers, finds a new study. Smoking is a known risk factor for stroke because it contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries that can restrict blood flow to the brain.
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As Debbie McCann, 48, of Glasgow recovered from a stroke, she found her voice changing: first she sounded Chinese, then Italian. She was diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS), a rare medical condition caused by brain damage, MailOnline reported.
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