<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>Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much Moreѻý> Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults Sep 07, 2023
<ѻý>Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulationѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control Sep 02, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Parkinson's and Plant-Based Diets; AI and Dementia; Why Do Some People Develop ALS?ѻý> News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Aug 29, 2023
<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>Novel Brain Implants Help Paralyzed People Speak Faster, More Accuratelyѻý> Groundbreaking system helps woman with paralysis communicate through a digital avatar Aug 23, 2023
<ѻý>Women on the Pill Have Comforting CVD Outcomes Years Down the Lineѻý> Oral contraceptive use not tied to excess cardiovascular disease, mortality Aug 11, 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>CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protectionѻý> Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles May 17, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Prevalence Inches Upward in American Menѻý> Slight uptick in males since 1999, but other demographic groups remain stable Apr 24, 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>HIIT Workout Helps Walking Recovery After Strokeѻý> Proof-of-concept study shows significant advantages in the chronic stroke setting Feb 23, 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>DeSantis Pushes Permanent Bans; Moderna RSV Vax Effective; Top Stroke Expert Diesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 18, 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
<ѻý>Dementia Accompanying Cardiometabolic Disease: Does It Come Down to Genetics?ѻý> Twin study suggests special monitoring in some individuals Dec 29, 2022