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Increasing triglyceride levels linked to greater stroke risk
• Stroke • Feb 21 11

A study by researchers in Denmark revealed that increasing levels of non-fasting triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men… Increasing triglyceride levels linked to greater stroke risk   

 
 

Acute anemia linked to silent strokes in children
• Children's Health • • Stroke • Feb 14 11

Silent strokes, which have no immediate symptoms but could cause long-term cognitive and learning deficits, occur in a significant number of severely anemic children,… Acute anemia linked to silent strokes in children   

 
 

Stroke medicines still unaffordable for some survivors, according to University of Michigan research
• Public Health • • Stroke • Feb 14 11

Young, uninsured stroke survivors or those covered by the Medicare Part D drug benefit often can’t afford medications — increasing the risk for future… Stroke medicines still unaffordable for some survivors, according to University of Michigan research   

 
 

Study yields promising results for patients with stroke
• Stroke • Feb 12 11

One year after having a stroke, 52% of people who participate in either a physical therapy program that includes a walking program using a… Study yields promising results for patients with stroke   

 
 

Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged
• Stroke • Feb 10 11

Strokes are rising dramatically among young and middle-aged Americans while dropping in older people, a sign that the obesity epidemic may be starting to… Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged   

 
 

Robot therapy can improve arm, shoulder mobility after stroke
• Stroke • Feb 10 11

Therapy in which robots manipulate paralyzed arms, combined with standard rehabilitation, can improve arm and shoulder mobility in patients after stroke, according to research… Robot therapy can improve arm, shoulder mobility after stroke   

 
 

Final data show experimental agent better than aspirin at preventing stroke
• Stroke • Feb 10 11

A new anti-clotting agent is vastly superior to aspirin at reducing stroke risk (1.6 percent per year versus 3.6 percent per year) in atrial… Final data show experimental agent better than aspirin at preventing stroke   

 
 

MRI can help decide therapy in patients with unclear-onset stroke
• Stroke • Feb 10 11

Among patients who have had strokes but aren’t sure when symptoms began, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help distinguish who might benefit from clot-busting… MRI can help decide therapy in patients with unclear-onset stroke   

 
 

New online tool predicts probability of death from stroke
• Stroke • Feb 10 11

Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in Toronto have developed a new tool that will help… New online tool predicts probability of death from stroke   

 
 

Memory Problems May Be Sign of Stroke Risk
• Stroke • Feb 09 11

People who have memory problems or other declines in their mental abilities may be at higher risk for stroke, according to a study released… Memory Problems May Be Sign of Stroke Risk   

 
 

Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle-aged, elderly, increases in young
• Aging and Gerontology • • Stroke • Feb 09 11

The number of acute ischemic stroke hospitalizations among middle-aged and older men and women fell between 1994 and 2007, but sharply increased among those… Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle-aged, elderly, increases in young   

 
 

ISC: Ischemic strokes rise among teens & children, fall among middle-aged
• Stroke • Feb 09 11

The number of acute ischemic stroke hospitalizations among middle-aged and older men and women fell between 1994 and 2007, but sharply increased among those… ISC: Ischemic strokes rise among teens & children, fall among middle-aged   

 
 

Using clot buster for mild stroke could save millions
• Public Health • • Stroke • Feb 09 11

Treating mild strokes with the blood-clot dissolving drug approved for severe strokes could save $200 million in annual disability costs and lower the number… Using clot buster for mild stroke could save millions   

 
 

Daily diet soda tied to higher risk for stroke, heart attack
• Dieting • • Heart • • Stroke • Feb 09 11

Just as you were starting to feel virtuous for having switched from sugary sodas to low- or no-calorie substitutes, a new study comes along… Daily diet soda tied to higher risk for stroke, heart attack   

 
 

Study shows delayed-enhancement MRI may predict, prevent strokes
• Stroke • Feb 08 11

Researchers at the University of Utah’s Comprehensive Arrhythmia and Research Management (CARMA) Center have found that delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DE-MRI) holds promise for… Study shows delayed-enhancement MRI may predict, prevent strokes   

 
 

Late nights can lead to higher risk of strokes and heart attacks
• Heart • • Stroke • Feb 08 11

New research from Warwick Medical School published today in the European Heart Journal shows that prolonged sleep deprivation and disrupted sleep patterns can have… Late nights can lead to higher risk of strokes and heart attacks   

 
 

U.S. “stroke belt” also hit by heart failure
• Heart • • Stroke • Feb 03 11

People who live in the southeastern U.S., already dubbed the nation’s “stroke belt,” may have a higher-than-average rate of death from heart failure as… U.S. “stroke belt” also hit by heart failure   

 
 

UCLA Stroke Center Makes American Heart Association’s ‘Target: Stroke’ Honor Roll
• Stroke • Feb 03 11

The UCLA Stroke Center has been named to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Target: Stroke” honor roll for its commitment to and success… UCLA Stroke Center Makes American Heart Association’s ‘Target: Stroke’ Honor Roll   

 
 

African-Americans have better stroke survival rates
• Stroke • Feb 01 11

A study published today shows that African Americans have a better survival rate compared to whites after being hospitalized for a stroke. This conclusion… African-Americans have better stroke survival rates   

 
 

Test for blocked neck arteries only necessary for people with stroke risk factors
• Stroke • Feb 01 11

Widespread screening or routine ultrasound for blocked neck arteries to determine stroke risk isn’t necessary, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American… Test for blocked neck arteries only necessary for people with stroke risk factors   

 
 

The changing roles of 2 hemispheres in stroke recovery
• Stroke • Jan 31 11

Most people who survive a stroke recover some degree of their motor, sensory and cognitive functions over the following months and years. This recovery… The changing roles of 2 hemispheres in stroke recovery   

 
 

Stroke threat after heart surgery on the decline
• Heart • • Stroke • Jan 27 11

Bypass heart surgery is becoming safer, according to doctors who say the risk of stroke in the operating room has been dropping since the… Stroke threat after heart surgery on the decline   

 
 

Traffic noise increases the risk of having a stroke
• Stroke • Jan 26 11

Exposure to noise from road traffic can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in those aged 65 years and over, according to a study… Traffic noise increases the risk of having a stroke   

 
 

Study: Get thee to a stroke center
• Stroke • Jan 26 11

Hospitals with designated stroke centers are associated with up to 20 percent higher survival rate for patients with ischemic stroke and significantly greater use… Study: Get thee to a stroke center   

 
 

After stroke, admission to designated stroke center hospitals associated with reduced risk of death
• Stroke • Jan 26 11

Patients who had an ischemic stroke and were admitted to hospitals designated as primary stroke centers had a modestly lower risk of death at… After stroke, admission to designated stroke center hospitals associated with reduced risk of death   

 
 
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