Smoking directly linked to a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage Hina Zahid16 Jan 2021 1:37 PM ISTDALLAS: Adults who smoke or who are genetically predisposed to smoking behaviors are more likely to experience a serious type of stroke called...
Abdominal aortic calcification early warning sign of heart disease, reveals study Hina Zahid15 Jan 2021 3:45 PM ISTThe prognostic importance of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) viewed on noninvasive imaging modalities remains uncertain.Researchers at Edith...
Management of patent foramen ovale in patients with stroke history: AAN Guideline Medha Baranwal13 Jan 2021 11:10 AM ISTUSA: The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released an updated guideline on the management of patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) with a...
Occult blood in stools tied to increased risk of MI and stroke: JAHA MD Bureau7 Jan 2021 10:30 AM ISTColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. A stool test for occult blood is a commonly used method in average‐risk...
Targeting calcium overload may improve stroke outcomes, research suggests Hina Zahid5 Jan 2021 5:00 PM ISTExcessive calcium contributes to harmful inflammation in ischemic stroke, and targeting it may provide doctors with a new way to improve patient...
Researchers discover potential new RX strategy for stroke Hina Zahid3 Jan 2021 5:00 PM ISTNew Orleans, LA - Research conducted at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence reports that a combination of an LSU Health-patented...
Higher methionine levels may protect against cerebrovascular diseases MD Bureau1 Jan 2021 3:00 PM ISTMethionine, the principal sulfur-containing amino acid in proteins, plays critical roles in cell physiology as an antioxidant and in the breakdown of...
Atrial fibrillation in patients with migraine with aura tied to ischemic stroke : Study Medha Baranwal31 Dec 2020 4:30 PM ISTFrance: Young adults having migraine with aura and cryptogenic stroke should be evaluated for atrial fibrillation, suggests a recent study in the...
Structural integrity of corticospinal tract best predictor for upper limb motor recovery Hina Zahid24 Dec 2020 9:15 AM ISTA team of scientists, with the first author from the HSE University, were investigating which factors are the most important for the upper limb motor...
Higher BP difference between arms tied to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Dec 2020 10:30 AM ISTGenerally, a small difference in blood pressure readings between arms isn't a health concern. However, a higher difference between two arms may be...
Bariatric surgery may significantly reduce CVD risk in obese teens with diabetes Hina Zahid18 Dec 2020 2:00 PM ISTAurora, Colo. - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes, and youth with severe obesity and type 2...
High blood sugar increases hemorrhage risk in stroke patients: Study Medha Baranwal15 Dec 2020 3:42 PM ISTNetherlands: High-serum blood sugar on admission increases risk of intracranial hemorrhage in stroke patients who underwent endovascular treatment,...
