Stroke - Page 27

Common infections can raise risk of stroke in children

October 27, 2015

Common infections can raise risk of stroke in children

While infections are a common part of childhood, they may also put some children at risk of pediatric stroke, MedPage Today reported.

Fruits and vegetables may lower stroke risk

October 27, 2015

Fruits and vegetables may lower stroke risk

Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according to a fresh look at recent evidence.

Walking linked to fewer strokes in women

October 27, 2015

Walking linked to fewer strokes in women

Women who walk at least three hours every week are less likely to suffer a stroke than women who walk less or not at all, according to new research from Spain

Stressful jobs may increase stroke risk

October 27, 2015

Stressful jobs may increase stroke risk

People who have demanding jobs and job strain are more likely to suffer one type of stroke, a review of previous studies suggests.

Smoking worsens diabetes complications, but quitting may help

October 27, 2015

Smoking worsens diabetes complications, but quitting may help

People with type 2 diabetes who smoke have significantly higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and death than diabetic non-smokers, a new study shows.

Brain stents show big promise for certain stroke patients

October 27, 2015

Brain stents show big promise for certain stroke patients

Stroke experts are reporting a major advance: Stents similar to the ones used to open clogged heart arteries also can be used to clear a blood clot in the brain, greatly lowering the risk a patient will end up disabled.

Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs

October 27, 2015

Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs

Following a first stroke, older, poorer and less educated patients may have lower odds of getting clot-busting drugs to help prevent another blockage of blood to the brain, a Swedish study suggests.

Did cord blood banking save this baby from brain damage?

October 27, 2015

Did cord blood banking save this baby from brain damage?

Rebecca Coates had given birth to her daughter Bailey only hours earlier when she noticed something was not quite right with her infant.

Death of spouse increases risk for heart attack, stroke

October 27, 2015

Death of spouse increases risk for heart attack, stroke

Widows and widowers are at increased risk for heart attack or stroke in the month following their spouse's death, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.

Hospitals developing strategies to treat stroke patients faster

October 27, 2015

Hospitals developing strategies to treat stroke patients faster

After a stroke, timing is everything in the race to save the brain, yet many patients aren't diagnosed and treated quickly enough to prevent permanent disability or death.