International Stroke Conference: News releases and news tips

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The following is being released by the American Stroke Association:

News Releases and News Tips:

Government researcher receives top honor, five others recognized at stroke conference
Abstract MP15 -- Stroke in Mexican-Americans expected to rise 350 percent in next 40 years – (Spanish release) Note: Audio interview clip with ASA expert available in Spanish at ISC 2011 Multimedia.
Wednesday's News Tips including: Abstract MP14 in Spanish: Los pacientes mas pobres sufren accidentes cerebrovasculares isquemicos mas severos

Released Previously:

Abstracts P55 & 25 -- Diet soda may raise odds of vascular events; salt linked to stroke risk; (Spanish Release) -- Note: An Audio News Release on this release may be downloaded from the AHA/ASA Podcast Library.
Abstract 75 --Drug may improve outcomes in mild stroke patients, save $200 million annually
Abstract 27 --Advanced macular degeneration is associated with an increased risk of bleeding stroke in elderly
Abstract MP70 -- Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle aged, elderly, increases in young

Supporting Multimedia Materials at ISC 2011 Multimedia:

Downloadable audio or video interview clips with AHA/ASA experts offering perspective on the news releases.
Video clips with researchers (if available) are added after embargo.
Animation, images and video footage

Coming up Thursday, February 10, 2011:

Live streaming and on demand at MedpageToday.com.

Four presentations featured:

Abstract 212 – Medicare Part D and medication compliance
Abstract LB4 - Robot therapy
Abstract 216 - MRI and unclear-onset stroke
Abstract 127 - Final data on experimental agent vs. aspirin at preventing stroke in some atrial fibrillation patients

Additional Resources:

NEWSROOM: American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference
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