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·May 6, 2020

COVID-19 may increase blood clotting and blockage of brain blood vessels

A new case study reveals a link between COVID-19 and clotting in blood vessels in the brain that results in an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Five of the six cases included in the study suffered an ischemic stroke within 8-24 days of the onset of coronavirus symptoms. Early use of anticoagulants might help reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke in patients with COVID-19. Read More

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·March 30, 2020

Risk of death from stroke falls by 24%

Between 2000 and 2015, the rate of ischemic strokes decreased by 43%, with the risk of death falling by 24%. Researchers attribute the declines to improved treatment options. Read More

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·June 30, 2019

Urinary tract and other infections may trigger different kinds of stroke

Several infections have been linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke. The strongest link was found between urinary tract infections, which increased stroke risk by more than three times within 30 days of infection. Read More

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·May 24, 2019

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation increased cerebral blood flow, stabilized the blood-brain barrier and reduced infarct size in preclinical models of ischemic stroke. The stimulation also showed benefit in randomized human trials and improved functional outcomes. Read More

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·April 29, 2019

Music and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke Recovery

Listening to music was associated with improvements in memory and cognition while participating in mindfulness improved mood in patients who recently suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers believe combining the two approaches may enhance both cognition and mood in patients early post-stroke. Read More

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·April 15, 2019

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke. Read More

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·November 15, 2018

Migraines that Affect Vision May Increase Risk of Irregular Heartbeat

A new study reports people who experience migraines with visual auras are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Read More

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·September 22, 2017

When Neurogenesis Goes Wrong

Researchers discover post stroke neurogenesis in the hippocampus is linked to worse performance in hippocampal memory tasks. Read More

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·April 30, 2017

Non-O Blood Groups Associated With Higher Risk of Heart Attack

A new study reports people with a non-O blood group have higher risk of heart attack. Read More

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·April 23, 2017

Fish Oil Component Helps Damaged Brain and Retina Cells Survive

A new study reports a molecule made from DHA can trigger the production of a protein that protects against free radicals. Read More

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·March 3, 2017

Saving Brain Cells From Stroke

A compound called P7C3 provides both protection for neurons following a stroke and improves physical and cognitive outcomes, a new study reports. Read More