Stroke
Commentary
Helping Patients Cut Down on Sodium: Useful Substitutes and Strategies
Americans consume much more sodium than recommended. These alternatives can help your patients get back on track.
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Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Xylitol is naturally found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and has been used more as a sugar substitute over the past decade in processed...
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New Blood Test for Large Vessel Stroke Could Be a ‘Game Changer’
When combined with clinical scores, a “game-changing” blood test can expedite the diagnosis and treatment of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke,...
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Commonly Used Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Brain Aneurysm Rupture
Five drugs reduced the risk. Four other drugs increased the risk.
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Colchicine: A New Tool for Ischemic Stroke, CVD Event Recurrence?
CONVINCE trial results support the hypothesis that long-term anti-inflammatory therapy with colchicine may reduce recurrent stroke and...
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Gene Tests Could Predict if a Drug Will Work for a Patient
Pharmacogenetics could help physicians determine which patients would and would not benefit from medications.
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Roche Blood Test for Lp(a) Designated Breakthrough Device
Device intended to identify adults with elevated Lp(a) levels, and who may benefit from therapy, is granted breakthrough status.
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Greater Awareness Urged for Important, Overlooked Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Lupus
Findings from a qualitative study suggested a greater need for rheumatology clinicians to initiate discussions with patients about...
Conference Coverage
Guidelines on Rapid Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Ischemic Stroke Challenged
“We found insufficient evidence to recommend active blood pressure lowering in patients with ischemic stroke who have blood pressure levels...
Conference Coverage
IV Thrombolysis Offers No Benefit for Mild Stroke
Results from the TEMPO-2 trial showed no benefit from treatment with tenecteplase following mild ischemic stroke.
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New Data to Change Practice on BP Control in Acute Stroke: INTERACT4
Reducing BP early can improve outcomes in hemorrhagic stroke and reduce outcomes in ischemic stroke, study finds.