<ѻý>DAPT Stays Helpful for Minor Stroke Even With Later Presentation, Worse Symptomsѻý> But a signal of excess bleeding is noted in the INSPIRES trial Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohortѻý> No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivorsѻý> Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke Nov 08, 2023
<ѻý>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Eventsѻý> Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Findsѻý> Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drugѻý> Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclearѻý> Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disabilityѻý> Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?ѻý> Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depressionѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization? Sep 09, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulationѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control Sep 02, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Rush to DOACs Spells Trouble for Frail Warfarin Usersѻý> Lower bleeding risk of new blood thinners did not extend to this older subgroup Aug 28, 2023
<ѻý>Statin Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in People With HIVѻý> Reduction in MACE did not come with serious adverse events Jul 24, 2023
<ѻý>AI Can Play a Role in Reducing Stroke Disparitiesѻý> But concerns remain about the potential for bias and differential access Jul 24, 2023
<ѻý>No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapyѻý> Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked With Increased Stroke Riskѻý> Swedish study is largest, with longest follow-up to date Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>How I Became a Physician on Food Stampsѻý> Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>DOACs Safe to Start Soon After Acute Ischemic Strokeѻý> Trial supports starting within 48 hours for many patients May 24, 2023
<ѻý>With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closureѻý> First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connectionѻý> Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Spinal Stimulation Opens Door to Treating Stroke Survivors With Partial Paralysisѻý> Recovery of strength, functional movements seen in pilot study Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>Old Drug May Help Protect People With Diabetes Against Dementiaѻý> Those with history of ischemic heart disease or stroke saw greatest protection with pioglitazone Feb 15, 2023
<ѻý>Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Proves Mettle in Minor Strokeѻý> DAPT turns in non-inferior results versus IV alteplase in ARAMIS trial from China Feb 12, 2023
<ѻý>Tirofiban Improves Outcomes for Strokes With No Other Tx Optionsѻý> Chinese trial supports stronger antiplatelet for patients ineligible for lytics, thrombectomy Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>CATIS-2: Delayed Antihypertension Tx for Acute Ischemic Stroke Still an Optionѻý> Early therapy not a better bet for cutting death and disability risks at 3 months Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>SPAN Study Finds a Winner for Treating Stroke in Rodentsѻý> Among six interventions, uric acid exceeded efficacy boundaries Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Thrombectomy Effective for Large Ischemic Strokesѻý> Pair of phase III trials lay the groundwork for expanding indication Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>BEST-II Throws Cold Water on Already-Tepid BP Lowering After Stroke Thrombectomyѻý> Trial did not show definite harm, but benefit is unlikely Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Lessons From Flint, Mich. on Stroke Preparedness and Lytic Uptakeѻý> Racial disparities narrowed as a result of hospital and community intervention Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Does All Afib Detected After Stroke Really Have to Trigger Oral Anticoagulation?ѻý> Stroke neurologists debate skipping secondary prevention anticoagulants for some Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Suboptimal Sleep Duration Linked to Poor Brain Healthѻý> Middle-age patients with worse sleep saw increased white matter hyperintensities on MRI Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Tenecteplase on Par With Alteplase, Randomized Trial Affirmsѻý> Data from China strengthen the evidence base for off-label use Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Familiar Drugs Get a Foot in the Door for Small Vessel Stroke Treatmentѻý> Combined isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol feasible, well tolerated in these patients Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>DAPT Underused for Minor Stroke, TIAѻý> Registry suggests undertreatment, particularly of women and healthier individuals Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Neuroprotection Drug Passes Early-Phase Hurdleѻý> Infusion before mechanical thrombectomy reduced important outcomes in small phase I/II trial Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke?ѻý> Large study detects interaction between genetic susceptibility and neighborhood deprivation Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Cardiac Monitoring Continues to Flag Unsuspected Afib in Broader Populationѻý> STROKE AF studied a group not typically considered for Afib detection and management Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Scattered Brain Bleeds, Vasculitis in Alzheimer's Trial Deathѻý> Case report is published days ahead of FDA lecanemab decision Jan 04, 2023
<ѻý>Encouraging Data for Stroke Lytics in DOAC Usersѻý> Observational cohort shows "counterintuitive" finding on sICH risk Jan 03, 2023