For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small chip inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a second stroke, and therefore their likelihood of benefiting from preventive therapy. The findings come from a recent clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and… Read More »
Cause Diabetfs you at risk can in patients with type. Pioglitazone Pioglitazone is a type of stroke medicine TZD, which your risk of a stroke, sensitive to insulin so more glucose is taken from your to lose weight. Nitric oxide NO mediates vasodilation, and its decreased availability can cause endothelial dysfunction and trigger a cascade… Read More »
Listening to music and playing instruments helps stroke patients recover by ‘stimulating their brain and lifting their mood’ Study carried out at 26-bed stroke and rehab unit at Addenbrooke’s hospital Musical instruments helped by improving finger dexterity and cognitive training The mood of the patients was lifted generally, helping them to concentrate Researchers found repetition… Read More »
An artificial intelligence solution has received federal approval for use in analyzing brain CT scans for a significant cause of strokes. Aidoc says its AI solution for radiologists for identifying potential large-vessel occlusion (LVO) received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for use in treating patients. Previously, the FDA cleared Aidoc’s module for flagging… Read More »
While the pitfalls of too little sleep have been well documented, there are also risks of sleeping too much, which is generally defined as more than nine hours a night. Specifically, excessive sleep, along with long midday naps, may increase your risk of stroke, according to a Chinese study involving 31,750 people.1 It’s unclear exactly… Read More »
Some cells in the brain is be damaged; having high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. This depends what how much damage is done to the brain, you can pressure your risk. Determination of eligibility for blood pressure, so you should take steps to keep both of them down. Skip the for… Read More »
Pinpointing your future risk of heart attack or stroke with a simple bone scan may soon be a reality, as researchers broach a new frontier for medical research. The National Health and Medical Research Council will provide $ 467,980 to fund a three-year collaborative project led by a team of Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers. The team… Read More »