New active molecule derived from VIP can prevent inflammation in orthopedic implants, finds study Medha14 May 2021 11:28 AM GMTIsrael: An active molecule (SNV), derived from a vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP, a short protein), has been developed by researchers from Tel Aviv ...
Obesity in teenage years increases stroke risk during adulthood: Study Medha14 May 2021 10:28 AM GMTIsrael: High adolescent body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of ischemic stroke in young adults irrespective of whether they had type 2 diabetes...
Preterm delivery increases the risk of stroke in long-term, Circulation study. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal14 May 2021 3:30 AM GMTSweden. Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide and has a higher burden of disease in women. The risk factor profile differs between femal...
Statins linked to lower risk of cardiovascular events in elderly, claims study Dr Satabdi Saha11 May 2021 3:30 AM GMTAccording to recent research, Statins initiated in patients aged 80 and older, discharged home after hospitalization for an ischemic stroke, are...
Exercise can reduce cognitive limitations in early premature babies: Study Medha9 May 2021 1:00 PM GMTSwitzerland: Children born very preterm (born before 32nd week of gestation) show impaired response inhibition during their preadolescence compared to ...
Novel drug targeting amyloid plaques offers tentative hope for Alzheimer's patients, NEJM study Dr. Shivi Kataria8 May 2021 4:00 AM GMTA hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. Donanemab, an antibody that targets a modified form of deposited Aβ wa...
Surgical procedure may help restore hand and arm function after stroke Hina Zahid7 May 2021 1:45 PM GMTLOS ANGELES - Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Of these, approximately 80% lose arm function and as many as...
Gabapentin, benzodiazepine combo safe for treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal: Study Medha6 May 2021 8:45 AM GMTUSA: Gabapentin and benzodiazepine combination is safe for the treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal, according to findings from a recent study. The...
IIT Mandi Researchers invent technique to detect Ischemic stroke-related abnormal brain characteristics Farhat Nasim6 May 2021 3:30 AM GMTNew Delhi: Innovators at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi has invented a method to simultaneously study the variations in nerve function...
Atrial fibrillation screening beneficial in elderly: STROKESTOP Trial Medha5 May 2021 4:07 AM GMTSweden: Population-based screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) may reduce the risk of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, systemic embolism, and death...
Risk of Facial paralysis low with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: WHO Data Medha4 May 2021 1:26 AM GMTFrance: Facial paralysis risk is very low in people administered with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines as compared to those given other viral vaccines,...
AHA Guidance on COVID-19 related rare blood clots treatment Medha3 May 2021 2:36 PM GMTUSA: The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has released guidance on signs, symptoms, and treatment for rare blood clots and low...
