Stroke hits women harder than men, says study
July 26th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, July 25 (IANS) A stroke in any form hits women harder than men, robbing them of the very meaning of life, says a study from Sweden.Researchers at Danderyd Hospital, ... Read more...
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Less sleep enhances stroke risk among middle-aged
June 11th, 2012 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Habitually sleeping less than six hours at night significantly elevates risk of stroke among middle-aged and older adults of normal weight at low risk for ... Read more...
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Briskness of walk in middle-age foretells stroke risk
February 16th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Walking speed and hand grip strength may determine how a middle-aged person will develop dementia or stroke, says a new research."These are basic office tests which ... Read more...
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Zardari suffers bleeding in brain, may go to London
December 9th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari, who left Pakistan Tuesday after suffering a stroke that caused bleeding in the brain and facial paralysis, will continue to be in ... Read more...
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Mini strokes elevate death risk
November 16th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 16 (IANS) People who suffer stroke-like attacks have a mortality rate 20 percent higher than the general population.In one of the largest studies of its kind, over 20,000 ... Read more...
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Mother’s stroke history ‘can help predict daughter’s heart attack risk’
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A new research has suggested that a mother's stroke history can help predict her daughter's risk of heart attack.If you're a woman and your mother had a stroke, ... Read more...
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Mini-strokes create lasting damage to the brain
January 29th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): A new research has suggested transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, creates lasting damage to the brain.The stroke research team, led by Lara Boyd, ... Read more...
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Healthy lifestyle ‘cuts risk of first stroke by 80pc’
December 3rd, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): Those who make healthy lifestyle choices- such as not smoking, eating a low-fat diet high in fruits and vegetables, drinking in moderation, exercising regularly and maintaining a normal ... Read more...
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1 in 4 stroke patients discontinue prescription drugs within 3 months
August 10th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 10 (ANI): A quarter of stroke patients discontinue one or more of their prescribed secondary stroke prevention medications within three months of hospitalisation for an acute stroke, finds a study.Dr. ... Read more...
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Keeping heart healthy may slow down brain aging
August 3rd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): Want to slow down the aging process of your brain? Well, then start keeping you heart healthy, suggests a new study.In the study, people whose hearts pumped less ... Read more...
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Abuse may raise risk of heart attack, stroke in migraine sufferers
June 24th, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that patients who suffer from acute migraine and have had childhood abuse experiences are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular (CV) disease.Scientists found a linear ... Read more...
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Bret Michaels discharged from hospital after suffering ‘mini stroke’
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 22 (ANI): Poison frontman Bret Michaels has been discharged from a hospital in Los Angeles after he suffered a 'mini-stroke' earlier this week.Michaels, 47, had been in the middle of ... Read more...
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Stents as good as surgery for unclogging carotid arteries
February 27th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): A landmark trial has found that stents are as good as surgery for unclogging carotid arteries.Loyola University Medical Center is among the hospitals that enrolled patients in the ... Read more...
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Poor mental functioning may up stroke risk
February 2nd, 2010 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Memory failing? Well, you may be at higher risk for stroke, concludes a new study.Published in the February 2, 2010, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of ... Read more...
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New web-based tool ‘helps predict second stroke risk’
December 17th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A new web-based tool that may better predict whether a person will suffer a second stroke within 90 days of a first stroke has been developed.For the study, ... Read more...
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Strokes are preceded by ‘warnings’ in 1 out of every 8 cases
September 29th, 2009 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
Washington, September 29 (ANI): A new study suggests that strokes are preceded by a mild "warning stroke", scientifically called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), in one out of every eight cases."These ... Read more...
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Cheap “eye movement” exam ‘best bet’ for diagnosing stroke in patients with dizziness
September 19th, 2009 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the University of Illinois have found that a simple, one-minute eye movement exam performed at the bedside worked better than an MRI to ... Read more...
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Bedside eye examination can warn of stroke
September 19th, 2009 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) A simple, one-minute eye movement examination by the bedside by doctors works better than MRI to identify impending stroke in patients complaining of dizziness and nausea.
These findings are ... Read more...
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Soon, simple blood test to identify stroke survivors at risk of another cardiovascular event
August 28th, 2009 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): A simple blood test would soon help identify stroke survivors at risk of another cardiovascular event, say researchers.The research team from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill suggests ... Read more...
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Ultrasound can predict cardiovascular risk after ischemic attack
July 30th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Ultrasound can predict a patient's cardiovascular risk after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a new study has revealed.In an evaluation of transcranial (TCD) and extracranial (ECD) Doppler ultrasonography, ... Read more...
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History of periodontitis linked to cerebrovascular disease in men
July 1st, 2009 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study has established a link between periodontitis history and cerebrovascular disease in men.Background information in a research article describing the study, published in Annals of ... Read more...
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Second stroke follows first one within hours
June 2nd, 2009 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Half of mini-strokes lead to major stroke within 24 hours of the first event, a new research has found.The research has been published in the June 2, 2009, ... Read more...
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Controlling cholesterol, BP may help prevent stroke
April 30th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Reaching optimal levels for cholesterol and high blood pressure in stroke patients could help prevent chances of a second stroke or heart attack, says a new study.The study ... Read more...
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Aspirin improves survival in postmenopausal women with heart disease
March 13th, 2009 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Aspirin may reduce the risk of death in postmenopausal women who have heart disease or who have had a stroke, according to a new study.The Womens Health ... Read more...
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Women less likely to suffer stroke after mini-stroke
February 24th, 2009 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Women are less likely than men to have a stroke after mini-stroke, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Yale ... Read more...
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Non-awareness of stroke symptoms behind delayed treatment option
November 26th, 2008 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 26 (ANI): A large number of stroke patients don''t realise that they''re having a stroke - and as a result - don''t seek medical treatment in time, which worsens ... Read more...
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Leg pain could signal peripheral vascular disease risk
November 16th, 2008 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): The irritating pain in your legs after climbing the stairs could reveal more than just your ageit could indicate that you might be suffering from peripheral vascular ... Read more...
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The 10 symptoms of pain that should never be ignored
November 6th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): People often ignore the general symptoms of pain, thinking that the ache doesn''t merit a trip to the doctor, however, a new study has outlined some signs ... Read more...
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Indian-American says cholesterol drugs lower stroke risk for elderly
September 8th, 2008 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) The elderly who take a cholesterol drug after a stroke or mini-stroke lower their risk of having another, just like younger people in the same situation, according to ... Read more...
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Cholesterol drugs lower stroke risk in elderly, finds Indian researcher
September 4th, 2008 - 11:35 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Elderly people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs just as much as younger people in the same situation, according to a new ... Read more...
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Study debunks ginkgo as memory enhancer
February 29th, 2008 - 12:37 am ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) A three-year-long study of the effects of ginkgo biloba extracts has confirmed what some earlier studies had found - that it does not really help enhance memory. The ... Read more...
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Gingko biloba may not help prevent cognitive decline
February 28th, 2008 - 12:47 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Feb 28 (ANI): Taking the supplement ginkgo biloba does not have any benefits in preventing cognitive decline, says a new study.The three year long study, led by Hiroko Dodge, PhD, ... Read more...
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