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Cumulative Exposure to Common Infections May Raise Risk of Stroke
Posted on 2009-11-18 06:00:00 in Infectious Disease | Stroke |

Stroke risk may rise in those with common infectious pathogens such as Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, and herpes simplex viruses.

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Migraine Headaches Double the Risk of Stroke
Posted on 2009-11-02 06:00:00 in Headache | Stroke |

Meta-analysis of published studies suggests link between migraines and ischaemic stroke

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Prevent Second Stroke to Ward Off Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on 2009-09-29 06:19:18 in Alzheimer's Disease | Brain and Mental Performance | Stroke |

In those individuals who have suffered a stroke, prevention of a second incident becomes paramount to reduce the person’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Diagnoses Trends in In-Patient Hospital Stays in United States
Posted on 2009-09-29 06:00:00 in Cardio-Vascular | Demographics | Stroke |

Coronary Artery Disease drops 31%, Congestive Heart Failure rises 3%, and other intriguing trends in in-patient hospital stays.

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Could a protein injection replace bypass surgery to treat heart disease?
Posted on 2009-08-17 23:04:08 in Biotechnology | Cardio-Vascular | Longevity and Age Management | Stroke |
A researcher at the Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine has already shown a protein injection in the legs of mice with diseased blood vessels can stimulate the growth of new healthy blood vessels. Next, she will see if the same technique results in the restoration of blood flow for those with heart disease. Continue reading…
Smaller catheters result in fewer deaths, fewer complications
Posted on 2009-08-05 12:42:27 in Cardio-Vascular | Stress | Stroke | Surgery |
Using smaller catheters in balloon angioplasty procedures can significantly reduce the number of deaths and the risk of complications, a multi-hospital study conducted in Michigan has found. Continue reading…
Study shows that vegetable protein appears to lower blood pressure
Posted on 2009-07-24 09:59:03 in Cardio-Vascular | Death and Dying | Longevity and Age Management | Nutrition | Stroke |
Analysis of data from an international diet study has shown that a diet high in vegetable proteins found in beans, whole grains, rice, soy products and bread lowers blood pressure. Continue reading…
New blood-thinning drug approved by FDA
Posted on 2009-07-22 10:05:32 in Cardio-Vascular | Longevity and Age Management | Medications | Stroke |
A new blood-thinning drug called Effient has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce the risk of blood clots in patients who have undergone angioplasty. Continue reading…
More women than men dying of heart disease
Posted on 2009-07-07 10:46:19 in Cardio-Vascular | Longevity and Age Management | Stroke |

For the first time, slightly more women than men are dying of cardiovascular disease reports scientists from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Toronto.

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Mystery of why certain diabetes drugs work well for some and not others solved
Posted on 2009-06-04 11:42:29 in Cardio-Vascular | Diabetes | Longevity and Age Management | Nutrition | Stroke |
Australian researchers have found that a diet high in salt impacts the effectiveness of commonly used anti-diabetes drugs, pointing to the reason why the drugs work well for some, but not others. Continue reading…
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