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Similar Side Effects of Statins from Dumpy Pills, Experienced by Patients

Nov 16, 2020 PM EST

Research suggests that the side effects of statins are caused by the nocebo effect.

Protein Found in Blood May Predict Prognosis, Recovery From Stroke

Nov 13, 2020 PM EST

Research suggests that biomarkers found in the blood can determine the prognosis of stroke patients.

MD News Daily - Study Links More Wine, Coffee and Leafy Veggie Consumption to Lower Stroke Risk, Cardiovascular Disease

Study Says More Wine, Coffee and Leafy Veggie Can Lower Stroke Risk, Cardiovascular Disease

Nov 06, 2020 AM EST

According to a study that Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health researchers led, indulging in more wine and coffee and consuming more leafy vegetables have been found to lower the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Stroke: How it Happens and How to Stop it From Happening

Nov 02, 2020 AM EST

Stroke incidents happen every year in the United States. Here are some of the preventive measures and what you need to know about the disease.

Researchers Find Ways to Treat Ischemic Stroke Patients and Save More Lives

Oct 13, 2020 AM EDT

Researchers at Yale University recently found ways to treat patients with ischemic stroke that may otherwise be considered untreatable. The finding indicates that treatment options rely on the time the stroke patient is taken to the hospital.

MD News Daily- Artificial Intelligence Can Rapidly Detect Brain Blockages and Reduce Time to Treatment

Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Brain Blockages and Reduce Time to Treatment

Sep 29, 2020 PM EDT

Radiologists can now use a sophisticated type of artificial intelligence to identify large vessel occlusions with artificial intelligence quickly.

MD News Daily-Small Dose Edoxaban Reduces Risk of AF Stroke in Elderly Patients

Small Doses of Edoxaban Reduces Stroke Risk in Elderly Patients, Says Study

Sep 02, 2020 AM EDT

A randomized trial demonstrated that an ultra-low dose of the direct oral anticoagulant safely reduces the risk for stroke in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.

Potassium-Rich Foods Cuts Stroke, Death Risk in Women

Sep 04, 2014 PM EDT

Eating potassium-rich foods like bananas can help reduce the risk of strokes and death from strokes in postmenopausal women.

Vitamin E Reduces Stroke Damage

May 05, 2014 PM EDT

Vitamin E could help reduce or even prevent brain damage that normally occurs during a stroke, according to a recent study.

Stroke Victims Should Work With Pharmacists to Lower Their Risk

Apr 24, 2014 PM EDT

Seeing a pharmacist, not a nurse, will do stroke victims the most good when attempting to reign in their cholesterol and other stroke risks, according to a recent study.

Diabetic Complications Declining in US

Apr 17, 2014 PM EDT

Diabetics appear to be facing fewer and fewer complications associated with their condition, according to a recent report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Infection Worsens Stroke Damage

Apr 16, 2014 PM EDT

Having a viral or bacterial infection when experiencing a stroke may lead to an increased risk of brain damage, according to recent study.

Sleepless Nights Can Lead to Strokes

Apr 04, 2014 PM EDT

Insomniacs face a much higher risk of stroke than restful sleepers, according to a recent study.

Experimental Drugs Target and Lower "Bad" Cholesterol Alone

Mar 31, 2014 PM EDT

New and experimental cholesterol drugs designed to specifically target and lower "bad" cholesterol have shown promise in recent trials, offering hope for people who don't get enough help from standard cholesterol treatments or simply cannot tolerate ..

Heart Risk Associated With Drinking Diet Soda

Mar 31, 2014 PM EDT

Diet sodas and other beverages intended for calorie counters have been associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in postmenopausal women, according to the results of a new study.