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Stroke study reveals optimal timing and intensity for arm and hand rehabilitation
on September 20, 2021 at 7:20 pm
A phase II, randomized clinical trial found that the optimal period for intensive rehabilitation of arm and hand use after a stroke should begin 60 to 90 days after the event. […]
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Study rules out an antioxidant treatment for slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease
on September 14, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Participants in the SURE-PD3 clinical trial showed that elevating the natural antioxidant urate through inosine treatment over two years produced no significant difference in the rate of Parkinson's disease progression. […]
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Even low levels of air pollution can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
on September 8, 2021 at 10:06 pm
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, even when levels are below the limits specified by the EU and WHO, according to a large European study. […]
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Epilepsy brain implant does not transform patients’ sense of self or personality but offers them new insights into illness, study shows
on September 2, 2021 at 11:16 pm
A next-generation brain implant currently in clinical use for treating refractory epilepsy -- to help prevent symptoms including seizures -- does not induce changes to patients' personalities or self-perceptions, a new study of patient experiences shows. […]
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Having MS plus depression may be tied to increased risk of early death
on September 1, 2021 at 8:10 pm
Depression is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and a new study shows that people with both conditions may be more likely to die over the next decade than people with just one or neither condition. The study also found that people with MS and depression have an increased risk of developing vascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. […]
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Family of proteins offers promise as ischemic stroke treatment, preclinical trial finds
on September 1, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Boosting a family of naturally occurring proteins that dampens inflammation in the body has been shown to be effective in reducing damage from an ischemic stroke, according to preclinical research. […]
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Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
on August 30, 2021 at 3:33 pm
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke, according to recent research. […]
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Insights into how a stroke affects reading could help with rehabilitation
on August 30, 2021 at 12:18 pm
Researchers, looking at the ability of people to sound out words after a stroke, found that knowing which region of the brain was impacted by the stroke could have important implications for helping target rehabilitation efforts. […]
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Light-to-moderate coffee drinking associated with health benefits
on August 30, 2021 at 11:56 am
Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease, according to new research. […]
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Edoxaban may be effective treatment for atrial fibrillation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
on August 29, 2021 at 12:19 pm
A new study compares edoxaban anticoagulant with the standard of care in large randomized clinical trial. […]
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Portable MRI provides life-saving information to doctors treating strokes
on August 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm
When patients exhibit stroke symptoms, doctors must quickly make a life or death determination: Are their symptoms caused by a clot that can be treated with blood thinners or by bleeding in the brain, which may require surgery? A new study shows that a portable MRI device can help identify such intracranial hemorrhages, potentially life-saving information particularly in areas or scenarios where access to sophisticated brain imaging scans are not readily available. […]
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Too much time on a computer, watching TV or other sedentary activities raises stroke risk
on August 19, 2021 at 12:15 pm
Adults younger than age 60 who spent eight or more hours a day during their free time using a computer, watching TV or reading and participated in little physical activity had an increased risk of stroke. Boosting physical activity may reduce or eliminate the increased stroke risk from prolonged sedentary time. Public health efforts to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary time in adults younger than age 60 could help to lower their long-term stroke risk. […]
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Immigrants to Canada may have lower rate of stroke than long-term residents
on August 19, 2021 at 12:02 am
Immigrants to Canada have a 33% lower rate of stroke than long-term residents, according to a new study. […]
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Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson's disease
on August 18, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental health. Everything from exercise, sleep patterns, calories consumed and heart rhythms can be tracked by a wearable device. But timely and accurate data is also especially valuable for doctors treating patients with complicated health conditions using virtual care. […]
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Night shift work is linked to increased risk of heart problems
on August 16, 2021 at 3:19 pm
Using data from over 283,600 people in UK Biobank, researchers have found that people who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, and they are also at an increased risk of heart disease. Women and people who don't exercise regularly are most at risk. […]
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