Stroke
Literature Review
Neurological Disorders Now Top Global Cause of Illness, Disability
Some 3.4 billion people — 43% of the entire global population — had a neurological illness in 2021.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
For White patients, having OSA or being at high risk for OSA was linked to higher stroke risk, though the same was not true for Black patients.
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Promising New Wearable Could Retrain the Brain After Stroke
Vibrating glove device may offer better spasticity treatment than Botox.
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5 Interesting Neurology Studies
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Adding Antithrombotic to tPA Does Not Improve Stroke Outcome
The Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis (MOST) trial was stopped early due to futility.
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Expanded Window of Stroke Thrombectomy With Simpler Imaging
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Hypertension Before Age 35 Tied to Triple Stroke Risk in Midlife
“For Black women specifically, there is a concern, as we know this group has higher rates of raised blood pressure and stroke overall.”
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Tirofiban Reduces Early Neurologic Deterioration After Stroke
Antiplatet medication, tirofiban, given by IV may reduce early neurolgic decline, says study.
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Even Moderate Exposure to Radon Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
Postmenopausal women exposed to high levels of radon had 14% higher stroke risk, according to study.
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Anticoagulants Safe With Enzyme-Inducing Meds for Epilepsy
“A potential explanation may be pharmacokinetic interaction with enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications occurring to a degree that lowers DOAC...
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What Causes One of Stroke’s Most Common Complications?
Two studies examine a common complication following stroke, poststroke depression.