Gabapentin may boost functional recovery after a stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 May 2022 9:30 AM ISTCOLUMBUS, Ohio: The drug gabapentin, currently prescribed to control seizures and reduce nerve pain, may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke...
Ticagrelor, aspirin benefits in TIA outweigh risk over 30-day treatment period: Neurology Medha Baranwal29 April 2022 12:30 PM ISTChina: A recent study in the journal Neurology found that in patients with mild to moderate ischemic stroke or at high risk for transient ischemic...
It is Safe to Co-Prescribe Nitrates and Erectile Dysfunction Meds, indicates real world data MD Bureau22 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPresently, four PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors (sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, and avanafil) are FDA approved in the US for the...
Sitting Tai Chi exercises improved recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTDALLAS: Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion,...
Heart complications after ischemic stroke increase risk of future CV events Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 April 2022 6:45 AM ISTDALLAS - People who survive an ischemic stroke are much more likely to develop major heart complications during the first month after their...
Ischemic stroke treatment safe in patients with existing disability or dementia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 March 2022 7:46 PM ISTDALLAS - People with dementia or a pre-existing disability who receive timely and appropriate treatment for ischemic stroke may avoid additional...
Cilostazol effective drug in preventing stroke in men than women Dr. Nandita Mohan26 March 2022 5:30 PM ISTDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is highly effective in preventing atherothrombotic complications in patients with previous myocardial infarction and...
Thoracic aortic 18F-sodium fluoride PET predicts future ischemic stroke in CVD Medha Baranwal17 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTUK: Thoracic aortic 18F-sodium fluoride activity in patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with the progression of...
Renal transplantation reduces risk of CV events in patients of ANCA-associated vasculitis and ESRD Dr. Shravani Dali28 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTMyocardial infarction and ischemic stroke are leading causes of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), ...
Covid 19 to be a cause of stroke in elderly Dr. Nandita Mohan24 Feb 2022 8:00 PM ISTA recent study in Neurology journal provides evidence that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with...
Clopidogrel-aspirin decreases recurrent stroke risk in patients with acute infarct on imaging; JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team3 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: According to new research, having an acute infarct on index imaging is related to an increased risk of recurrent stroke and a more noticeable...
Stroke Recurrence & Severity Increases Risk of Dementia: ARIC Study MD Bureau2 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTStrokes and their sequelae can have severe and debilitating impacts on an individual's cognition and ability to function independently, particularly...
