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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.

UK HealthCare and SCH collaborate to expand cardiovascular services to the Morehead area

UK HealthCare and St. Claire HealthCare have announced a collaboration to expand cardiovascular services to the Morehead area.

10 Feb 2023

Statewide analysis of deaths in Florida associated with cannabis use

In the United States, 49.6 million Americans ages 12 and older used cannabis or marijuana in 2020. More than 5.4 million Americans are medical cannabis patients.

10 Feb 2023

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront.

10 Feb 2023

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no type of rehabilitation during the three months after their stroke, according to a University of Michigan study.

10 Feb 2023

Hemoglobin A1C testing is crucial to monitor heart health

The math might seem simple. Foods high in cholesterol plus no exercise equals heart trouble.

9 Feb 2023

New teaching app offers support for post-stroke care

Statistics indicate that nearly 10 million people in the European Union are living with the severe consequences of a stroke.

8 Feb 2023

Investigating the association between lipid profile and coronary heart disease by race

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers investigated the use of serological high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) values to estimate the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) among adult Black and White individuals.

8 Feb 2023

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

A new American Heart Association scientific statement provides guidance on staffing, leadership and resource requirements for hospital stroke centers to reduce variability and improve quality of care at stroke centers across the U.S.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

The human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by 'zipping and unzipping' information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed, a new study reveals.

7 Feb 2023

Study highlights the emergence of S. cerevisiae as an opportunistic fungal pathogen in immunosuppressed patients presenting several severe comorbidities

Researchers from Brazil presented a fatal case of a patient developing Saccharomyces cerevisiae infection and succumbing to septic shock after contracting and recovering from a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

7 Feb 2023

9 out of every 10 people hospitalized with the flu have at least one underlying medical condition

Leading health organizations are urging people to get a flu shot if they haven't already done so. Compared to last year's mild flu season, the U.S. has already seen more than three times the number of flu-related deaths.

6 Feb 2023

Study: Most patients are getting small doses of rehab therapy after stroke

Many patients don't receive much rehabilitation therapy following a stroke, despite strong evidence that higher amounts can reduce long-term disability, according to a new UCLA-led study that tracked over 500 patients across 28 acute care hospitals in their first year following a stroke.

6 Feb 2023

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

Researchers explored the impact of biological interventions in reducing cardiovascular risk among psoriasis patients.

6 Feb 2023

Soft robotic wearable can assist ALS patients with upper arm and shoulder movement

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed a soft robotic wearable capable of significantly assisting upper arm and shoulder movement in people with ALS.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Astrocytes, small star-shaped cells, play an important role in signal transmission in the brain. Since the protein Ezrin is found abundantly in astrocyte tendrils, it is presumed to play a role in brain function.

3 Feb 2023

Improving CAR-based-immunotherapies using a molecular anchor

Adding a molecular anchor to the key protein used to recognize cancer in cellular immunotherapies can make the treatments significantly more effective.

3 Feb 2023

Intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to positive change in brain structures linked with brain health

Among people who received more intensive treatment for high blood pressure, evaluations of MRI scans indicated a positive change in brain structures involved in its ability to clear toxins and other byproducts, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Study offers clues about the biology of cells in the spinal cord that die off in ALS

New research offers clues about the biology of cells in the spinal cord that die off in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

2 Feb 2023

Lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker may be a target to reduce stroke risk in Black adults

Researchers have identified a lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker called gluconic acid that is associated with high blood pressure, increased risk of ischemic stroke, eating a Southern diet, lower level of education and lack of exercise, among Black adults, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

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UK HealthCare and SCH collaborate to expand cardiovascular services to the Morehead area

Statewide analysis of deaths in Florida associated with cannabis use

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

Hemoglobin A1C testing is crucial to monitor heart health

New teaching app offers support for post-stroke care

Investigating the association between lipid profile and coronary heart disease by race

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

Study highlights the emergence of S. cerevisiae as an opportunistic fungal pathogen in immunosuppressed patients presenting several severe comorbidities

9 out of every 10 people hospitalized with the flu have at least one underlying medical condition

Study: Most patients are getting small doses of rehab therapy after stroke

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

Soft robotic wearable can assist ALS patients with upper arm and shoulder movement

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Improving CAR-based-immunotherapies using a molecular anchor

Intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to positive change in brain structures linked with brain health

Study offers clues about the biology of cells in the spinal cord that die off in ALS

Lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker may be a target to reduce stroke risk in Black adults

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

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