Olive oil consumption to reduce incidence of cardiovascular events: PREDIMED Trial MD Editorial Team3 Feb 2022 4:40 PM ISTOlive oil the pillar ingredient of Mediterranean diet, consumption has drastically increased in the recent decade due its benefits on health. Olive...
Ischemic stroke more prevalent in young women than men Dr. Nandita Mohan31 Jan 2022 5:11 PM ISTStroke rate continues to rise which is a global threat, with more than 795,000 people every year in United States report to have a stroke....
Low-dose hydroxyurea therapy may prevent stroke in children with sickle-cell anemia: Lancet Medical Dialogues Editorial Team21 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTKano, Nigeria: A new study found that as compared to low-dose hydroxyurea therapy, moderate-dose hydroxyurea therapy showed no change in stroke...
No ICH risk in stroke patients with Target LDL cholesterol below 70 mg/dL: Study Medha Baranwal21 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTFrance: A new analysis of the TST trial reveals that targeting an LDL cholesterol of below 70 mg/dL versus 100 mg/dL in atherosclerotic ischemic...
'Prescribe aspirin based on benefit-to-risk not age' urge researchers Hina Zahid20 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTRecent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease to patients under 70, and more recent guidance to...
Sustainable diet leads to fewer blood clots in the brain Hina Zahid18 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTThe risk of bleeding or blood clots in the brain is lower if your diet is sustainable. This is shown by a new research result from Aarhus University....
Regular PPI use related to stroke risk: Study Medha Baranwal15 Jan 2022 10:00 AM ISTChina: Researchers in a recent study in the journal BMC Medicine, have cautioned against the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on a regular...
Risk of subsequent stroke not higher in patients receiving outpatient vs inpatient care for TIA: JAMA Medha Baranwal13 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study suggests that offering rapid management at transient ischemic attack (TIA) clinics is not inferior to inpatient care models. The...
Woven Endobridge device- New device for treatment of brain aneurysms Hina Zahid8 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTBOSTON - A recent international study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and other institutions offers real-world results on...
E-cigarette users face 15% higher risk of stroke at a younger age than traditional smokers Hina Zahid7 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTDALLAS - Adults who used electronic cigarettes had a 15% higher risk of having a stroke at a younger age when compared with adults who smoked...
Novel Scoring System to Identify Which Patients Benefit From PFO Device Closure MD Bureau30 Dec 2021 9:15 AM ISTPatent foramen ovale (PFO) - associated strokes comprise approximately 10% of ischemic strokes in adults aged 18 to 60 years. In a recent study,...
Basilar Artery Thrombectomy Within 9 hrs Is Linked With Better Outcomes in Stroke Patients MD Bureau30 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTBasilar artery occlusion (BAO) has long been recognized as an acute stroke syndrome with a poor prognosis. In a recent study, researchers reinforced...
