Topic: Stroke
African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age.Source: Reuters Health Rela ... moreLipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), an inflammatory enzyme expressed in atherosclerotic plaques, is a therapeutic target being assessed in trials of vascular disease prevention.Lp-PLA2 ... more
BOSTON, Mass. (September 8, 2010)Scientists have discovered a small molecule that helps human cells get rid of the misfolded, disfigured proteins implicated in Alzheimer¹s disease and other neurode ... more
In one of the first international studies to compare the link between formal education and heart disease and stroke, the incidence of these diseases and certain risk factors decreased as educational l ... more
The results are in line with the increased risk of MI seen with NSAIDs and strengthen the need for more careful regulation of these drugs, the study author says. Heartwire ... more
But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, International Health, Stroke ... more
Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows. ... more
In a rat model, administration of erythropoietin (EPO) in combination with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) 6 hours after ischemic stroke exacerbates brain hemorrhage, according to a report in the J ... more
Study results demonstrate progerin increases in blood vessels as we age BOSTON, MA (September 7, 2010) Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic ... more
Rosiglitazone: what went wrong? Correspondence to: dcohen@bmj.com Over 10 years after the diabetes drug rosig ... more
Rosiglitazone: what went wrong? Correspondence to: dcohen@bmj.com Over 10 years after the diabetes drug rosig ... more
Here are the top posts from this past week, based on the number of times they were viewed.1. Statins for heart disease and stroke, and debunking statin myths2. Treating vitamin D deficiency requires ... more
An international study of clinical data led by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-Harvard University cardiologist found that patients with deposits of fatty plaque in their arteries are at especial ... more
The phrase therapeutic hypothermia sounds like a contradiction in terms. How could hypothermia, or dangerously low body temperature, be therapeutic? Yet according to a recent Reuters article, a ... more
Antagonistic people, particularly those who are competitive and aggressive, may be increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart As ... more
A large international study aimed at improving the care of muscular dystrophy patients worldwide is being launched by physicians, physical therapists, and researchers at the University of Rochester Me ... more
Blood glucose monitoring is an important part of controlling diabetes, but the current method for glucose testing has some significant drawbacks. Patients test their blood glucose twice daily, reco ... more
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insul ... more
Thousands of people who are partially sighted following stroke or brain injury could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered f ... more
People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds. ... more
After months of waiting, the final and complete results from a study about the Meridia diet pill are now available in The New England Journal of Medicine and the findings are as bad as what was sugges ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up ... more
More study needed to determine why veterans with PTSD are more at risk than others Results of a study reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggest that Vet ... more
School of Montpellier analysts show us how depression is linked to cholesterol and gender Did you know the Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and University of Montpellier financed prof ... more
Researchers in China have now identified a way to preserve nerve cells in a rat model of stroke. ... more
A team of researchers, led by Yizheng Wang, at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, has identified a way to preserve nerve cells in a rat model of stroke. Stroke is most commonly caused by impaired ... more
by ER Stories, MDI hate acute strokes. There are several reasons for it. Most of them are logistical. First, everyone gets into a tizzy because of the 3 (or 4.5) hour time limit after the onset o ... more
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) a type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the electrical system, or "wiring," of the heart muscle is often referred to as the "silent killer," and can suddenly trigger a ... more
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke ... more
Atrial-fibrillation patients in the trial treated with apixaban had a 54% lower risk of stroke or systemic embolic events, and, of note, the reduction came without an increase in bleeding events. The ... more
The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the ... more
The battle to prevent blood clots is heating up this week as several drugmakers begin releasing study results for their experimental drugs. At stake, of course, is a huge market for stroke prevention ... more
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Stroke ... more
1 Mission 1 Million - Getting to the Heart of Stroke launches announcing a worldwide effort to help prevent as many as 1 million atrial fibrillation (AF)-related strokes through increased awareness an ... more
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke program could be a foundation for improving stroke care globally, according to a study published in Circ ... more
The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the ... more
The average daily salt intake in America is one and 1/2 teaspoon a day. This is 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, or 1,100 milligrams more then the recommended maximum.For people with congestive heart ... more
Contact: Laura Thompson lthomp@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 McMaster University The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the preventi ... more
The earlier that patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation obtain the correct treatment, the lower is the risk of serious secondary effects such as stroke. New research from Sweden shows that a wel ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. New research shows that multiple sclerosis (MS) activity can increase during spring and summer months. The research is published in the August 31, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the me ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Stroke ... more
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds ... more
e A growing epidemic of the world #8217;s most common heart rhythm disorder is resulting in an alarming number of hospital admissions in Australia, according to cardiology researchers. A research tea ... more
Last year, researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announced that they had shown, for the first time, that adult neural stem cells could improve the memory of mice with advanced Alzh ... more
Now published, the analysis, first presented at AHA 2009, confirms that regardless of INR control achieved across participating centers, dabigatran remained noninferior at the lower dose and superior ... more
New findings by McMaster University researchers contradict earlier reports that people with a certain genetic make-up don #8217;t benefit from the blood-thinner clopidogrel, also known as Plavix. Afte ... more
by Eric Van De Graaff, MDThere is no class of medications in the history of the world that has been better studied that statins.This class of drugs is more properly termed HMG CoA reductase (3-hydr ... more
A hunt throughout the human genome for variants associated with common, late-onset Parkinson #8217;s disease has revealed a new genetic link that implicates the immune system and offers new targets fo ... more
A study suggests that doctors explain the importance of multiple drugs because chances of a recurrence are highest during the first three months. ... more
Human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCB) used to treat cultured rat brain cells (astrocytes) deprived of oxygen appear to protect astrocytes from cell death after stroke-like damage, reports a team of ... more
Two new studies add to growing evidence that migraine with aura is associated with an increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Medscape Medical News ... more
Most stroke patients leave the hospital with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, a nationwide US study shows, in keeping with medical guidelines.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Statin ... more
Large numbers of Mexican adults have risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- suggesting, researchers say, that without intervention, the nation's rate of cardiovascular disease will continue the ... more
Individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to ... more
Experts say individual risk is low, more research is needed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Migraine, Stroke ... more
The Joint Commission has certified UT Southwestern University Hospital - St. Paul as a Primary Stroke Center, a distinction for hospitals fostering specialized stroke care for patients. Expertly train ... more
Source: National Center for Research Resources, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genetic Brain Disorders, Gene ... more
Evidence is accumulating that migraines with aura -- a transient visual or sensory disturbance, such as light flashes or zigzag patterns-- may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. ... more
Experts say individual risk is low, more research is needed ... more
The Joint Commission has certified UT Southwestern University Hospital St. Paul as a Primary Stroke Center, a distinction for hospitals fostering specialized stroke care for patients. ... more
People at intermediate risk of cardiovascular disease who have high levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, a blood marker for inflammation, could benefit from cholesterol-lowering therapy even ... more
When human umbilical cord blood cells were used to treat cultured rat brain cells deprived of oxygen, the cells appeared to protect astrocytes from cell death after stroke-like damage. Researchers fou ... more
A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimize its damage, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. Minocycline, a drug already under study at MCG for ... more
Researchers find conflicting results on inflammatory processes Human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCB) used to treat cultured rat brain cells (astrocytes) deprived of oxygen appear to protect astrocyt ... more
A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimize its damage, researchers report. Minocycline, a drug already under study for stroke treatment, may help diabetic ... more
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimize its damage, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. Minocycline, a drug already under stu ... more
BOSTON (August 23, 2010) A clue to the causes of autism and mental retardation lies in the synapse, the tiny intercellular junction that rapidly transfers information from one neuron to the next. A ... more
Mutations in a single gene can cause several types of developmental brain abnormalities that experts have traditionally considered different disorders. With support from the National Institutes of Hea ... more
Motion sensing technologies, such as the Nintendo Wii Remote, could be used in the rehabilitation of people with aphasia - a language impairment, commonly caused by a stroke, that affects around 250,0 ... more
CNN reports on a study suggesting that men with high blood pressure who imbibe more than six drinks in one sitting may double their risk of dying from a stroke or heart attack, while those that consum ... more
People with hypertension (high blood pressure) who binge drink are much more likely to die than other individuals, says a study published in the medical journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart A ... more
Common painkillers that have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack may also elevate risk of stroke, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Pain ... more
They greatly increased risk of dying from stroke, heart attack, South Korean researchers found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, High Blood Pressure, Stroke ... more
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Related MedlinePlus Page: Muscular Dystrophy ... more
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have uncovered the genetic architecture controlling the growth of the collateral circulation the "back-up" blood vesse ... more
If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may dramatically raise your risk of stroke or heart-related death, according to a South Korean study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart A ... more
Scientists are closer to understanding what triggers muscle damage in one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy, called facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD affects about 1 in ... more
If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may severely increase your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease. In a South Korean study, middle-aged male binge drinkers had a 4- to 12-fold in ... more
Researchers have uncovered the genetic architecture controlling the growth of the collateral circulation -- the "back-up" blood vessels that can provide oxygen to starved tissues in the event of a hea ... more
They greatly increased risk of dying from stroke, heart attack, South Korean researchers found ... more
Sanford-Burnham scientists uncover new clues to the molecular action of memantine, a drug used to treat Alzheimer #8217;s disease, that show why side effects are rare Alzheimer #8217;s disease destroy ... more
Patients previously considered autoantibody negative can benefit from immunosuppression Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have identified a subgroup of patients with necrotizi ... more
People with metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes -- have a better chance of reversing it if they stick to a healthy diet, a new study shows.Sou ... more
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Stroke ... more
A large prospective study of 5033 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is independently associated with better performance on cognitive tes ... more
As noted here:"And so, by the stroke of a pen on March 23, the administration may well have set this country on an irreversible course toward a two-tier health insurance system - one for haves, and on ... more
New research suggests that antagonistic people, and especially those who are manipulative and aggressive, have a higher risk of stroke and heart attack due to arterial thickening, over and above trad ... more
For the first time, research shows that cancer has the most devastating economic impact of any cause of death in the world - costing the global economy nearly a trillion dollars a year. The American C ... more
Antagonistic people have greater thickening of neck artery walls than agreeable people, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Those deemed the least agreeable had a 40 percent increased risk ... more
Technologies developed at the Buck Institute can speed the manufacturing of authentic neurons from stem cells for future clinical applications Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have s ... more
Personality type and the ability to control anger and other aggressive behaviors may have an effect on heart health and one s risk for stroke, according to a new study published in the journal Hyper ... more
Daughters caring for a parent recovering from stroke are more prone to depression than sons, according to new research. Strained relationships before or following the stroke increases depression in da ... more
A team of researchers has discovered new evidence that Parkinson #8217;s disease may have an infectious or autoimmune origin. #8220;Common genetic variation in the HLA region is associated with late- ... more
New long-term data from landmark ALLHAT study MAYWOOD, Ill. #8212; Expensive brand-name medications to lower blood pressure are no better at preventing cardiovascular disease than older, generic diur ... more
Explaining the purpose of medications and how to refill a prescription may improve medication persistence and help prevent subsequent strokes, researchers say. Medscape Medical News ... more
Orphan diseases are defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as diseases affecting less than 200,000 people in the United States. Conditions that fall under the umbrella of orphan diseases inc ... more
D-Pharm Ltd (DPRM: TASE) announced successful top-line results from a thorough electrocardiographic (ECG) study of DP-b99 in healthy volunteers. This ECG study, conducted in parallel with the ongoing ... more
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is reportedly associated with increased risks of diabetes, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (MI), sudden cardiac death, and stroke. In the online edit ... more
A quarter of stroke patients discontinue one or more of their prescribed secondary stroke prevention medications within three months of hospitalization for an acute stroke, according to a new report. ... more
Second report finds many heart failure patients not even prescribed recommended medications Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Failure, Medicines, Stroke ... more
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This increasingly widespread disease affects over 58 million Americans and often leads to cardiovascula ... more
Fasting glucose is the standard measure used to diagnose diabetes in the United States. Recently, glycated hemoglobin was also recommended for this purpose.The glycated hemoglobin value at baseline wa ... more
A quarter of stroke patients discontinue one or more of their prescribed secondary stroke prevention medications within three months of hospitalization for an acute stroke, according to a report poste ... more
Second report finds many heart failure patients not even prescribed recommended medications ... more
Product contains undeclared didesmethyl sibutramine, which may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke. ... more
Researchers from UCI, UCSD and Harvard deleted a cell growth inhibitor called PTEN Irvine, Calif. Researchers for the first time have induced robust regeneration of nerve connections that control v ... more
As summer football practice gets into full swing, it's essential to be aware of the risk of exertional heat stroke (EHS) in high school athletes, according to a Safety Alert in The Journal of Strength ... more
Eight months after their counterparts in Europe told doctors to stop prescribing the Meridia diet pill, the FDA has finally scheduled an advisory committee meeting to review safety risks. A spokesman ... more
A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine by Dr. Mark Pletcher of the University of California, San Francisco challenges the notion that young adults don t need to pay attention to their choles ... more
A commonplace electroencephalography (EEG) test may hold the key to predicting whether a person will respond to certain prescribed drugs, particularly those related to psychiatric conditions. In a stu ... more
Jury still out on the vascular benefits of supplementation, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: B Vitamins, Heart Attack, Stroke ... more
In recent years, advances in CT scanner technology have made perfusion computed tomography (CT) imaging an important diagnostic tool for patients with suspected stroke. Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic ... more
Scanning the genomes of more than 100,000 people from all over the world, scientists report the largest set of genes discovered underlying high cholesterol and high triglycerides the major risk fac ... more
Jury still out on the vascular benefits of supplementation, experts say ... more
In recent years, advances in CT scanner technology have made perfusion computed tomography imaging an important diagnostic tool for patients with suspected stroke. Now, researchers are working to redu ... more
The cost and number of drugs prescribed under the NHS to treat diabetes in England has rocketed more than 40% in just five years, now representing 7.7% of the total cost of prescribing in primary care ... more
The cost and number of drugs prescribed under the NHS to treat diabetes in England has rocketed more than 40% in just five years, now representing 7.7% of the total cost of prescribing in primary care ... more
Most stroke survivors will suffer falls, and strategies to prevent them continue to be inadequate, suggests a new meta-analysis from Australia. Reuters Health Information ... more
A team of scientists at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Auckland has discovered that neuroglobin may protect against Alzheimer #8217;s disease by preventing brain neurons fr ... more
While most stroke survivors will suffer falls, strategies to prevent these dangerous events continue to fall short, suggests a new study out of Australia.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pag ... more
Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heat Illness, Sports Safety ... more
An excerpt from Stroke Diaries. by Olajide Williams, MD The man who did not take his medicine Pedro was lying on the bathroom floor next to the toilet bowl. Water was still running ... more
Much has been said about Obamacare, both pro and (mostly) con, but few have managed to so eloquently and succinctly sum up the impact of Obamacrap. Michael Tanner of the Cato Institute does his best t ... more
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a new way to regulate the uncontrolled growth of blood vessels, a major problem in a broad range of diseases a ... more
New research points to a genetic route to understanding and treating epilepsy. Timothy Jegla, an assistant professor of biology at Penn State University, has identified an ancient gene family that pla ... more
Most people don #8217;t want to think about getting tested for colorectal cancer, but shrugging off one of the most diagnosed cancers in the U.S. could have life-threatening consequences. Colorectal c ... more
A team of scientists from the University of Lethbridge's Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCNB) has confirmed the first ever successful example of brain cell re-growth in an adult rat. Th ... more
The Lancet this week featured an Editorial discussing a recent report from the UK Vascular Society and Royal College of Physicians showing that the waiting time for vascular surgery after symptoms of ... more
Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says ... more
Researchers seeking to learn more about stroke by studying how the body responds to toxins in snake venom are releasing new findings that they hope will aid in the development of therapies for heart d ... more
Researchers seeking to learn more about stroke by studying how the body responds to toxins in snake venom are releasing new findings that they hope will aid in the development of therapies for heart d ... more
Researchers in California may have discovered new drug targets to treat an incurable hereditary disease that leads to loss of motor coordination, dementia and death. The Buck Institute for Age Researc ... more
BETHESDA, Md., July 29, 2010 Researchers seeking to learn more about stroke by studying how the body responds to toxins in snake venom are this week releasing new findings that they hope will aid i ... more
While Dr. Don Berwick, Obama's recess appointee to head CMS, speaks of Britain's NHS in glowing if not poetic and outlandishly laudatory terms,Britain's Prime Minister who has actually studied a repor ... more
Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Stroke ... more
You might want to take it easy on any calcium supplements you may be taking (as most people do who have had their Parathyroid removed). Besides the fact that you should be taking at least as much magn ... more
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in black teens according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Jour ... more
A new study reveals that an enzyme linked with multiple disorders is also involved in the generation of toxic, neuron-killing protein fragments in Huntington's disease (HD). The research, published by ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson #8217;s disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed. The research is published in the Ju ... more
Call it the not-so-happy hour. The risk of stroke appears to double in the hour after consuming just one drink ndash; be it wine, beer or hard liquor ndash; according to a small multicentre study re ... more
Researchers seeking to learn more about stroke by studying how the body responds to toxins in snake venom are this week releasing new findings that they hope will aid in the development of therapies f ... more
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in black teens, according to a new study. Black teens taking vitamin D supplementation of 2,000 ... more
BUFFALO, N.Y. #8212; Resveratrol, a popular plant extract shown to prolong life in yeast and lower animals due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, appears also to suppress inflammati ... more
Millions of Americans in the early stages of chronic kidney disease are at an increased risk of having atrial fibrillation -- a major risk factor for stroke -- according to new research. ... more
Research reveals that an enzyme linked with multiple disorders -- including stroke, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis -- is also involved in the generation of toxic protein fragments in Huntington's dis ... more
This product poses a threat to consumers because Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke ... more
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Millions of Americans in the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of having atrial fibrillation (AF) a major risk ... more
Analysis of blood protein data from the Women #8217;s Health Initiative cohorts has revealed new biomarkers for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). Research published in BioMed Central #8217;s op ... more
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke ... more
by John Fauber Time is brain. Every minute wasted seeking treatment is measured in neuronal death, which is why stroke specialists were early supporters of certified stroke center ... more
Analysis of blood protein data from the Women's Health Initiative cohorts has revealed new biomarkers for stroke and coronary heart disease. Research found that beta-2 microglobulin levels were signif ... more
Product contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke. ... more
Middle-aged and older men who eat fish every day are less likely than infrequent fish eaters to develop a collection of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, a new study suggests.Source ... more
People who feel anxious and needy at higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain and stroke, researchers findSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Mental Hea ... more
Choice of surgery, stenting or drugs to open neck artery may depend on where you live, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke ... more
Expanding the time limit from 3 to 4.5 hours doesn't appear to delay treatment, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke ... more
Medicare beneficiaries in some parts of the United States appear more likely to receive carotid endarterectomy, a surgical procedure to clear blockages in the artery supplying blood to the head, where ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a warning of an increased risk of suicide for all epilepsy drugs, a new study shows that only certain drugs may increase the ri ... more
Body mass index at age 17 within the normal range can predict future risk for hypertension in later life BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL - July 27, 2010 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reve ... more
It can make blood look like cream of tomato soup. Patients with high levels of triglycerides in their blood, a disease called hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) face an increased risk for heart disease and st ... more
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to significantly reduce atherosclerosis in mice that does not involve lowering cholesterol levels or eliminating ot ... more
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Friday, July 23, 2010 In high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers have found that two therapies may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease tha ... more
Sophia Antipolis, 23 July 2010: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is concerned that interpretations of a paper about cholesterol, published in the Lancet (1), could act to deter ongoing researc ... more
Findings could lead to next generation of improved therapies JUPITER, FL, July 20 2010 In a joint study, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harva ... more
Alternative approach found to alleviate pain using much smaller doses than traditional medication treatment A University of Minnesota Medical School research team led by Kalpna Gupta, Ph.D., has disco ... more
In the wake of recent radiation overdoses, researchers excited by CT perfusion's promise for diagnosing stroke, cancer, and possibly heart disease have developed a way to reduce the amount of radiatio ... more
The VA Maryland Health Care System participated in a landmark national study of more than 10,251 high-risk diabetic adults across the nation, testing if three complementary treatment strategies can re ... more
The VA Maryland Health Care System participated in a landmark national study of more than 10,251 high-risk diabetic adults across the nation, testing if three complementary treatment strategies can re ... more
Major turning point in antiepileptic drug testing and development New York University researchers revealed that data from previously completed withdrawal to monotherapy studies for antiepileptic drugs ... more
This is a possibility I have not seen before:"So the ideal arrangement is for the hotel to fire the lower-paid employees simply cutting their plans is not an option since federal law requires nondis ... more
The funding level for the NIH approved by the House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee represents a step in the right direction for the 81 million adults in the United States suffering fr ... more
Novartis AG (NVS) has reached a tentative agreement to settle 124 lawsuits brought by people who claimed their use of the gastrointestinal drug Zelnorm caused heart-related injuries. The Swiss d ... more
Novartis AG (NVS) has reached a tentative agreement to settle 124 lawsuits brought by people who claimed their use of the gastrointestinal drug Zelnorm caused heart-related injuries. The Swiss d ... more
Call it the not-so-happy hour. The risk of stroke appears to double in the hour after consuming just one drink - be it wine, beer or hard liquor - according to a small multi-center study reported in S ... more
Human erythropoietin (EPO) is a potent neuroprotective agent for multiple brain disorders, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease. However, EPO drug development for th ... more
But moderate drinking still appears beneficial over time, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Stroke ... more
Americans in certain lines of work, including transportation, food service and farming, may have a relatively high rate of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, a new study finds.Source ... more
Just one drink -- whether beer, wine, or hard liquor -- may double your risk of stroke in the hour after your cocktail hour, according to a new study. ... more
An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has discovered the gene mutation responsible for a condition in which eye and bra ... more
The risk for stroke doubles in the hour after drinking beer, wine or liquor, according to a small study. Researchers note, however, that moderate alcohol consumption (less than two drinks a day) appea ... more
This is hardly surprising, but worth noting, nonetheless. Now that a majority of FDA advisory panel members voted in favor of allowing GlaxoSmithKline #8217;s Avandia diabetes pill to remain on the ma ... more
But moderate drinking still appears beneficial over time, researchers say ... more
The American Heart Association announces the call for entries for the 2010 Howard L. Lewis Achievement Award, the association's highest honor for health and science reporting. The award was establishe ... more
However, availability and cost will have to be considered when deciding what imaging method to use. Medscape Medical News ... more
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Related MedlinePlus Page: Parkinson's Disease ... more
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released a video warning pet owners about the record heat being experienced across the country. The video can be viewed here, YouTube, and http: ... more
The new regulations in the Affordable Care Act will help put our nation's health care system on a path towards prevention by helping more Americans reduce their risk for heart disease, stroke and othe ... more
While knowing your blood pressure and family history is a good start to determine risk for stroke, it is far from foolproof. Going beyond traditional risk factors, the PLAC Test is the only FDA-appro ... more
WebMD explains the dangers of leaving kids in the car anytime, but especially on hot days. Learn tips for preventing this type of heat stroke in children. ... more
Following recommendations by expert groups in the US, criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, which have not changed in the last 25 years, will be updated to reflect scientific advances; the new ... more
News last month that CLOSURE I had failed to reach its primary end point led to speculation that other companies conducting similar trials might decide to pull out early. But the two other major compa ... more
American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockage Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: CT Scans, MRI Scans, Stroke ... more
Talk about surviving by a whisker. The most common type of stroke can be completely prevented in rats by stimulating a single whisker, according to a new study. In people, stimulating the fingers, lip ... more
Will the first in a new round of diet drugs win FDA approval? The briefing documents released by the agency this morning reveal that Qnexa, which will be reviewed on Thursday by an agency panel, may c ... more
Leaders of Black, South Asian and Turkish communities in London have been trained as Diabetes UK Community Champions to help raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes among people from minority ethnic commun ... more
For the second year in a row, Loyola University Hospital has won a Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associat ... more
Low vitamin D levels may be an early warning signal for the risk of dementia A research team from the Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, has established the first clear link between vitam ... more
Doctors should use a diffusion MRI scan to diagnose stroke instead of a CT scan, according to a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology. ... more
Anxiety increases heart patients' likelihood of suffering a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, new research shows.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Heart Attack, Heart Di ... more
W. L. Gore Associates (Gore) provided an update on the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study*, a prospective, randomized, multi-center, multi-national trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of ... more