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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.

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

26 Jun 2024

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

The SELECT trial found that semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in individuals with overweight or obesity and preexisting cardiovascular disease, regardless of baseline HbA1c or changes in HbA1c levels.

26 Jun 2024

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of patients facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of the disease with support from a National Science Foundation grant.

26 Jun 2024

Semaglutide proves a game-changer for kidney and heart health in diabetes patients

The FLOW trial demonstrated that semaglutide significantly improves kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, irrespective of SGLT2 inhibitor use.

25 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men.

25 Jun 2024

Adverse public health effects of air pollution on global population

Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause various health outcomes.

25 Jun 2024

Teleneurology offers solution to neurologist shortage

One of the first studies to examine patient acceptability of teleneurology and determine factors influencing acceptability across neurological conditions, has found teleneurology was highly acceptable across the full range of patients with different neurological diagnoses, including headache, movement disorders and other neurological symptoms and diagnoses. The study also determined that the more medical complexity -- having additional diseases -- was associated with increased patient satisfaction with teleneurology.

25 Jun 2024

Chronic loneliness linked to increased stroke risk in older adults

Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults' risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

KU researchers uncover role of Src gene in nervous system development

Many people are familiar with oncogenes -; genes long known to be involved in cancers in humans, such as the gene "Src."

24 Jun 2024

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

West Virginia University research illustrates that American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines are effective at speeding up hospitals' response times for stroke treatment and can be mastered even by members of "ad hoc" medical teams that assemble rapidly on the fly.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in dementia-free adults.

24 Jun 2024

Novo Nordisk presents key findings from semaglutide trials at ADA scientific sessions 2024

Novo Nordisk today announced the presentation of 34 abstracts highlighting the breadth of its portfolio at the upcoming 84th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

22 Jun 2024

UTHealth Houston researchers to study circadian link in severe headaches with $2.4M grant

The link between severe headache disorders headaches and the body's circadian clock in pain timing and thresholds will be studied with a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to UTHealth Houston researchers.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

Study links gut health and brain function in resilient individuals

A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings.

21 Jun 2024

New challenges in cancer care: cardiovascular disease and environmental factors

Preclinical and epidemiologic evidence linking air pollution to cardio-oncology.

21 Jun 2024

One copy of the Christchurch variant may confer protection against familial Alzheimer's disease

A scientific story that began with a discovery in just one extraordinary patient is now panning out. In 2019, an international team that included researchers from two Mass General Brigham hospitals -; Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-; reported on the case of a patient who did not develop cognitive impairment until her late 70s, despite being part of a family at extremely high genetic risk for developing early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

20 Jun 2024

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Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

Semaglutide proves a game-changer for kidney and heart health in diabetes patients

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Adverse public health effects of air pollution on global population

Teleneurology offers solution to neurologist shortage

Chronic loneliness linked to increased stroke risk in older adults

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

KU researchers uncover role of Src gene in nervous system development

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Novo Nordisk presents key findings from semaglutide trials at ADA scientific sessions 2024

UTHealth Houston researchers to study circadian link in severe headaches with $2.4M grant

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Study links gut health and brain function in resilient individuals

New challenges in cancer care: cardiovascular disease and environmental factors

One copy of the Christchurch variant may confer protection against familial Alzheimer's disease

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