November 21, 2008

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Stroke Center   [ Home >  Stroke >  More  Related Items ]   STROKE - NEWS CENTER Treadmill Exercise Good for Stroke Survivors September 4, 2008 People who suffer strokes often have difficulty walking, which leads to deconditioning and decreased fitness. Exercising on a treadmill increases fitness and may improve brain function in stroke patients, according to a study published online last week in the journal Stroke Subtle Signs Associated with Higher Risk for Death July 11, 2008 In a recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, investigators from the University of Florence in Italy reported that subtle, but detectable, neurological abnormalities seem to be associated with a higher risk for both stroke and death. Are You at Risk for Silent Stroke? July 7, 2008 Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), more commonly referred to as 'silent stroke' is a brain lesion that is found incidentally on imaging of the brain in otherwise healthy subjects who have not reported symptoms consistent with stroke. More Java News July 1, 2008 Both coffee and tea contain caffeine, and studies have shown that coffee and tea have potential antioxidant health benefits. Preventing Depression After Stroke June 4, 2008 An estimated 700,000 people have a stroke in the United States each year, and approximately 37% of stroke survivors develop depression within 2 years. After a Stroke, Music Hath Charms ... February 28, 2008 After a stroke, the victim usually has plenty of time between physical therapy sessions to just sit and think (or look at TV). Finnish researchers decided to see if better use could be made of this time. They compared the benefits of music, language, or no auditory stimulus in 60 stroke victims over 75. The results have been published in the journal Brain. More Vitamin C Means Fewer Strokes January 24, 2008 British researchers writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have explored the relationship between blood vitamin C levels and the risk of stroke. So far, clinical trials of vitamin C supplementation haven't shown any benefit in reducing the risk of stroke. But this new study examines the plasma vitamin C levels and the risk of stroke in the British population. Keep Fit and Halve Your Stroke Risk December 23, 2007 UK physicians have examined results from a total of 13,500 men and women with regard to their risk of stroke, and reported their findings in the journal Neurology. Help For Stroke Victims December 17, 2007 There's a technique in physical therapy called 'constraint-induced movement therapy' that's been available to stroke victims for some years. Unfortunately it's rather personnel-intensive (i.e. not cheap), and it hasn't caught on as much as I believe it should. With luck, that will change. Mini-Strokes and the Real Thing November 27, 2007 The risk of having a stroke is as high as one in 20 in the week following a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke, as it's sometimes called. A TIA produces stroke-like symptoms that are temporary in nature, usually resolving in 24 hours. A Skin Test for Carotid Artery Disease November 19, 2007 It's not always easy to diagnose atherosclerosis of the blood vessels - the precursor to coronary artery thrombosis, carotid artery narrowing, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. A simple screening approach was described at the recent American Heart Association Meeting - measuring the cholesterol in the skin. Brain MRIs Can Produce Some Surprises! November 12, 2007 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain is now done routinely in some conditions, such as unexplained headaches or suspected tumor. As part of the Rotterdam Study being performed in the Netherlands, 2000 volunteers underwent a brain MRI to determine the frequency of unexpected brain abnormalities that weren't producing any symptoms. The findings were reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. An Antibiotic to Treat Stroke? October 7, 2007 Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that has a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria. However, animal studies have shown that it may have a neuroprotective action, too (this means it may protect nerve cells from damage). A study done in Israel, and reported in the journal Neurology, has now shown that this neuroprotective action can be of use in the management of stroke in the early stages. As If a Stoke Isn't Bad Enough August 31, 2007 When you think about it, a stroke has much in common with a heart attack. They are both severe, sudden events, capable of producing serious disability, and the cause in most cases is largely due to advanced atherosclerosis. So the report in the journal Stroke isn't too surprising. Scientists from Columbia , New York , determined the 5-year risk of cardiac events after a first ischemic stroke in 655 patients over 40. Increased Stroke Risk for Middle-Aged Women July 15, 2007 The Stroke Center in Los Angeles has published a report in the journal Neurology that shows the risk for stroke in women between 45 and 54 is more than double that for men of the same age. The data are taken from the national health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Take the Ambulance, Not Your Car May 28, 2007 A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - the CDC - describes the pre-hospital and hospital delays between stroke onset and starting treatment. This period is critical. Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) therapy , if instituted within 3 hours, can have a dramatic effect on survival and recovery in ischemic (i.e. thrombotic) stroke. The sooner tPA is given, the better the result. However, brain imaging is usually needed first, to exclude the hemorrhagic type of stroke. Obviously, both pre-hospital delay (deciding if it's necessary to go to the hospital), journey time (private car or ambulance?), and in-hospital delay (time to imaging and starting treatment) are crucial, and one should do one's best to make them as short as possible. Antidepressants can play a role in stroke recovery March 5, 2007 Study shows that antidepressants help improve stroke survivors thinking abilities. High cholesterol is a risk factor for stroke, even if a woman is otherwise healthy February 22, 2007 Healthy women who have raised cholesterol run an increased risk of stroke, according to a new study. Stroke survivors do better if they have spiritual or religious beliefs, according to a study February 19, 2007 People with strong spiritual beliefs appear to suffer from less emotional distress after surviving a stroke. Patients with kidney disease and low blood pressure face stroke risk February 15, 2007 Low blood pressure is linked to stroke risk in kidney patients, according to a new study. Stroke prevention surgery is being used in a more appropriate way January 16, 2007 There has been a fall in the number of people undergoing carotid endarterectomy for the wrong reasons in the last two decades. Blood thinning drugs are linked to increase in brain hemorrhages January 11, 2007 There has been a large increase in the number of brain hemorrhages associated with blood-thinning drugs like warfarin. Study reports decrease in stroke incidence over last half century December 28, 2006 Stroke incidence in US has gone down over the last 50 years although the severity of stroke has not. Study shows success of new approach in stroke rehabilitation November 1, 2006 Hand and arm movement among stroke survivors is helped by new rehabilitation technique. Biomarkers which can predict recurrent stroke risk are discovered October 26, 2006 Two biomarkers have been found to be predictive of whether a person will suffer recurrent stroke. Stroke symptoms can be quite common, but may be unrecognized October 17, 2006 Nearly one in five adults has had at least one symptom of stroke, according to a new survey. New link between air pollution and stroke September 27, 2006 Hourly air pollution rates affect stroke risk, according to new research. Stroke mortality could be cut by tackling brain swelling August 30, 2006 New research suggests a possible solution to the brain swelling which is a leading cause of death after a stroke. A second stroke increases the risk of dying in next two years August 25, 2006 Having a second stroke causes a dramatic increase in mortality and Mexican Americans are most likely to be affected. Study shows new neurons aid stroke recovery August 23, 2006 The human brain can heal itself after a stroke by giving rise to new neurons. Triple therapy reduces severity of stroke May 4, 2006 Patients on aspirin, cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering drugs have less severe strokes, according to a new study. Triple therapy reduces severity of stroke May 4, 2006 Patients on aspirin, cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering drugs have less severe strokes, according to a new study. Stroke patients suffer from memory decline April 19, 2006 A history of stroke predisposes towards progressive memory problems, according to a new study. Carotid stenting improves memory and thinking April 6, 2006 Patients with blocked carotid arteries show better functioning after unblocking the arteries with carotid stenting. Aspirin does not always increase the risk of a bleeding stroke January 31, 2006 A new study shows that people on aspirin after a hemorrhagic stroke do not have an increased risk of a recurrence. New inflammatory markers for stroke December 2, 2005 A new study shows that a specific enzyme and protein can act as markers for stroke. Clinical burden of stroke greater than that of heart attack November 23, 2005 A study shows that stroke is a more serious problem than previously thought. Eyes show stroke risk October 18, 2005 Looking at small changes in the blood vessels of the eyes may help show who is at risk of stroke. Stroke survivors have increased risk of epilepsy September 12, 2005 Researchers in Norway say that stroke severity can be a predictor of epilepsy in the future. Improving stroke care August 12, 2005 According to a new study, using standardized forms on admission is helpful for improving the care of stroke survivors. Black people more likely to survive stroke than whites August 1, 2005 A new study shows that although black people are more prone to stroke than white people, they are also more likely to survive the condition. Right brain stroke may be underdiagnosed August 1, 2005 People who have a stroke affecting the left side of the brain may be more readily diagnosed that those who have a stroke on the right side, according to a study. Risk of stroke after warning sign July 4, 2005 A study shows the factors most likely to contribute to a stroke in the seven days after a transient ischemic attack. Survival after minor stroke June 24, 2005 A study shows that people who have had a minor stroke have a 43 per cent of having another one within ten years. Magnetic stimulation could aid stroke recovery May 24, 2005 A new therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain can improve recovery after a stroke. Women miss out on stroke diagnostic tests April 21, 2005 Women who have strokes are less likely to receive diagnostic tests that will help determine treatment, according to a new study. Aspirin as good as warfarin at reducing stroke risk April 1, 2005 A comparison trial shows that aspirin is as effective as warfarin in reducing stroke risk, but has fewer side effects. Obesity increases risk of recurrent stroke March 17, 2005 In a study of African-American stroke survivors, obesity increased the risk of having another stroke. Stroke often has early warning signs March 8, 2005 A study shows that there are often signs that a stroke may be imminent hours or days before it actually happens. New therapy for bleeding stroke February 25, 2005 A blood clotting factor looks as if it could be an effective treatment for strokes caused by bleeding into the brain. Impotence drug being used for stroke survivors February 22, 2005 Studies on the application of sildenafil for stroke survivors will begin after promising results in animals. Stopping aspirin increases stroke risk February 7, 2005 Patients who stop taking aspirin increase their risk of having another stroke. Early surgery may not be needed in brain haemorrhage February 1, 2005 A comparison shows that early surgery does not give a better outcome than conservative treatment in brain haemorrhage. Women have more to gain from clot-busting therapy for stroke January 18, 2005 According to an analysis of clinical trials, women lose out if they are not treated with a clot-buster after a stroke. Homocysteine may increase stroke risk January 18, 2005 A genetic study suggests there is a link between homocysteine and the risk of having a stroke. Electrical therapy improves mobility after stroke January 14, 2005 The addition of functional electrical stimulation to conventional rehabilitation improves walking after stroke. Rural stroke patients benefit from telephone support January 11, 2005 When phone support was offered to doctors, more patients in rural areas received clot-busting treatment for stroke. Heavy drinking linked to higher stroke risk January 6, 2005 Those consuming three or more drinks a day have a 42 per cent higher risk of stroke than non-drinkers. Cranberries could reduce stroke damage September 10, 2003 Laboratory experiments suggests that cranberry extract can protect brain cells from stroke-related damage. New way of predicting stroke risk September 5, 2003 A scoring system can help those with new onset of atrial fibrillation predict the risk of stroke. Stem cells may restore function after stroke July 10, 2003 Research shows that stem-like cells from circulating blood can restore function in rats with stroke damage. Lifestyle a factor in stroke risk for Chinese immigrants June 10, 2003 Lifestyle factors influence the stroke risk of Chinese people when they emigrate to the United States. Bleeding strokes among younger people may be preventable June 2, 2003 Smoking, high blood pressure, drug use and family history all contribute towards stroke caused by a burst blood vessel. Cell implant helps some stroke survivors May 9, 2003 The implantation of human neuronal cells led to an improvement in hand function and memory in people who had had a stroke. Patients with brain injury turn to complementary therapies April 8, 2003 Complementary and alternative therapies are increasingly popular with patients who are brain-injured, although they are not sharing this with their physicians. Silent stroke warns of greater risk April 4, 2003 People who have silent strokes, without symptoms, run an increased risk of later having a major stroke, according to a new study. Smoking increases risk of hemorrhagic stroke April 3, 2003 Men who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day run over twice the risk of a stroke caused by bleeding into the brain. Brain reorganises itself after injury April 2, 2003 Imaging studies reveal that the brain reorganises itself to recover function after various kinds of injury. Alcohol and stroke risk - the double-edged sword February 6, 2003 An analysis of the evidence to date shows that heavy drinking increases stroke risk, while moderate drinking has the opposite effect. Eating fish reduces risk of stroke among men January 3, 2003 A long-term study reveals that eating fish once a month or more is enough to significantly reduce the risk of stroke. Inflammation increases stroke risk in men with high blood pressure November 4, 2002 A new study suggests that the presence of proteins linked to inflammation could raise the risk of stroke among men with high blood pressure. Vaccine prevents stroke in rats September 6, 2002 A vaccine that targets inflammation in the arteries has been shown to decrease the risk of stroke in lab animals. Skin test for stroke risk September 6, 2002 A skin disorder may be linked to a weakness in brain arteries that raises the risk of stroke. Statins decrease stroke after heart attack September 5, 2002 According to a new study, intensive efforts to lower cholesterol after a heart attack reduces the risk of stroke. Toxin injections help stroke related spasticity August 8, 2002 Researchers have found that injections of botulinum toxin relieves hand spasticity among stroke survivors. Fatty acid linked to stroke reduction August 2, 2002 Linoleic acid, a fatty acid found in vegetable oils, appears to protect against various kinds of stroke. Better treatment after stroke? July 10, 2002 A new study will determine whether medical or surgical treatment is better after a stroke. Use aspirin after stroke July 9, 2002 New advice suggests that a dose of aspirin within 48 hours of stroke leads to a modest improvement in the outcome. Infection link to stroke July 9, 2002 Ulcer-causing bacteria have been shown to play a role in stroke. Window for clotbusters could be extended January 22, 2002 New research shows that some stroke survivors may benefit from clotbusting treatment given as much as six hours after symptoms start. New way of predicting stroke risk January 16, 2002 Imaging of the neck artery can reveal the patients most at risk of stroke, according to a new study. Serotonin drugs may increase stroke risk January 8, 2002 The use of serotonin-raising drugs like antidepressants and slimming pills in combination may trigger a stroke, according to a new study.   RELATED ITEMS Flu or Bronchitis Doubles the Heart Attack or Stroke Risk... December 13, 2007 Raised Cholesterol Not Linked to Stroke? December 10, 2007 Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Increased Risk of Stroke November 25, 2007 A Blood Pressure Vaccine? November 16, 2007 One in four stroke patients still has high cholesterol March 2, 2007 Heart bypass with carotid endarterectomy increases death and stroke risk January 22, 2007 Childhood cancer is linked to increased stroke risk November 27, 2006 Pioglitazone protects against secondary stroke September 7, 2006 The health dangers of losing your job June 30, 2006 Wrinkled smokers face higher risk of lung disease June 26, 2006 Stroke after heart attack December 8, 2005

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