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·January 2, 2020·2 min read

Harnessing the microbiome to improve stroke recovery

Short-chain fatty acid supplementation improves stroke recovery in mouse models.

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·November 19, 2019·7 min read

‘Face blindness’ may involve a failed brain network, and could shed light on autism

Prosopagnosia, or "face-blindness", involves an entire network, not just one area of the brain. The findings may shed light on poor facial processing abilities associated with autism.

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·October 8, 2019·8 min read

Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.

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·August 28, 2019·6 min read

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

A newly designed thread-like robot can deliver clot reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.

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·July 25, 2019·5 min read

Exploring genetic ‘dark matter,’ researchers gain new insights into autism and stroke

Study illuminates the role of non-coding mutations in autism spectrum disorder. Researchers say non-coding mutations may also shed light on an array of other neurological and health disorders.

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·July 11, 2019·3 min read

Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body and a popular additive in cosmetics that boast plumper skin, may be a useful tool in treating neuroinflammation.

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·June 30, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·June 23, 2019·3 min read

Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke

A correlation has been identified between working long hours for ten years and an increased risk of stroke, particularly in those aged under 50.

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·May 24, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·May 22, 2019·5 min read

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Aspirin may help reduce further bleeding in those who have suffered a stroke.

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·May 4, 2019·2 min read

Da Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not stroke

Traumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.

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·April 29, 2019·6 min read

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.