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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

Toxic protein may be the cause of muscular dystrophy and arhinia

Balancing care responsibilities with paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits

19 Feb 2023

Cerebral autoregulation displays a daily rhythm in stroke patients

Strokes are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, as well as around the world. Various environmental and biological factors are known to affect the risks and outcomes of strokes.

17 Feb 2023

UTA researchers discover how to identify which brain cells lead to epileptic episodes in children

A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineer and his doctoral student have discovered how to identify which brain cells lead to epileptic episodes in children.

17 Feb 2023

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

According the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors.

17 Feb 2023

Anti-heparin antibodies develop in patients with spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia without heparin exposure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a pro-thrombotic syndrome in which anti-heparin antibodies develop without heparin exposure.

17 Feb 2023

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Drinking is part of human society worldwide. However, alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to human diseases, including dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological conditions. A recent research paper examined whether drinking was related to hypertension, the root factor in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Feb 2023

CHLA researchers receive funding to support studies into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have received a nearly $1 million K08 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - as well as funding from the U.S. Department of Defense - to support studies into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a childhood brain tumor with a 0% survival rate.

16 Feb 2023

Similar genes may lead to different patterns of fat distribution in women

Obesity causes many health problems and worsens several chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, however, some obese people are more susceptible to complications than others.

16 Feb 2023

Increasing numbers of cancer survivors at high risk for cardiovascular disease

American Cancer Society (ACS) research estimates there are more than 18 million adult survivors of cancer in the United States, and that number is expected to climb to more than 22 million by 2030.

15 Feb 2023

Irregular sleeping habits linked to atherosclerosis risk in older adults

Sleeping an inconsistent number of hours each night and falling asleep at different times may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis among adults older than 45 compared to people with more consistent sleep habits, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

15 Feb 2023

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Higher intake of free sugars – added sugars and those naturally present in honey and fruit juice – is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, reports a study published in BMC Medicine.

15 Feb 2023

Does preterm birth increase the risk for adult high blood pressure and heart disease?

A new study discusses the risk of hypertension and CVD in adult women in relation toconcerning their birth history.

15 Feb 2023

Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems have higher risk of being more fatigued

Some people feel worse than others after a stroke. Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems tend to experience fatigue more often and sleep more during the day, according to recent research.

14 Feb 2023

High prevalence and risks of heart failure warrant urgent action, say researchers

Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel likely have heart failure, and are at high risk of death and additional serious complications, suggest current estimates based on digital health records for 11 countries, and published online in the journal Heart.

14 Feb 2023

Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

The neuroprotectant ApTOLL, a medication that may shield the brain from tissue damage, was linked to reduced death and disability among people being treated for stroke when used with standard treatments to restore blood flow, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Using blood pressure medications after endovascular treatment for stroke may not be safe or effective

Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure reading (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical clot removal — endovascular therapy, according to a phase-2 late-breaking clinical trial presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Irregular heart rhythms were detected in about 1 in 5 people who survived an ischemic stroke due to atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty substances in the arteries) after being continuously monitored for three years with an insertable cardiac device, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

A study of two widely used cardiovascular medications — cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate — in more than 350 patients confirmed the two medications were well-tolerated and safe for people who have experienced a stroke in a small blood vessel deep in the brain.

13 Feb 2023

Study provides insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning

A new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators identified a marker in the brain that controls the ability to reach and grasp, a fundamental fine motor skill that is often impaired in motor or neural injuries such as a stroke.

13 Feb 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection and Ad26.COV2.S vaccination may increase risk of stroke post-vaccination

Researchers examined the factors associated with stroke following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

13 Feb 2023

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Toxic protein may be the cause of muscular dystrophy and arhinia

Cerebral autoregulation displays a daily rhythm in stroke patients

UTA researchers discover how to identify which brain cells lead to epileptic episodes in children

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

Anti-heparin antibodies develop in patients with spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia without heparin exposure

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

CHLA researchers receive funding to support studies into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

Similar genes may lead to different patterns of fat distribution in women

Increasing numbers of cancer survivors at high risk for cardiovascular disease

Irregular sleeping habits linked to atherosclerosis risk in older adults

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Does preterm birth increase the risk for adult high blood pressure and heart disease?

Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems have higher risk of being more fatigued

High prevalence and risks of heart failure warrant urgent action, say researchers

Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

Using blood pressure medications after endovascular treatment for stroke may not be safe or effective

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

Study provides insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning

SARS-CoV-2 infection and Ad26.COV2.S vaccination may increase risk of stroke post-vaccination

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