A cardiac tumor is rare but dangerous Although heart diseases are for the most deaths, and cancer is the second,
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Study shows need for thrombectomy-capable stroke centers remains high in 64 percent of communities studied
The need for thrombectomy-capable stroke centers (TSC) certification remains high as 64 percent of communities are beyond the maximum drive
Continue reading »Pregnancy-related stroke more common among black women
The risk of pregnancy-related stroke is much higher among black women than among white women, according to preliminary research to
Continue reading »Stroke of genius: Drug could target leading cause in young
A study led by researchers at the Centenary Institute has identified a drug currently used to treat cancer patients, as
Continue reading »Stroke rates higher among pot users
(HealthDay)—As the use of marijuana is growing, with Canada legalizing the drug just this week, a new study that ties
Continue reading »The Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk, too
When it comes to alleged health benefits, the Mediterranean diet fares incredibly well. Increasing one’s intake of fresh fish, nuts,
Continue reading »Researchers discover critical differences in the clots that cause a stroke
There are two main treatments for stroke caused by a clot in a blood vessel in the brain. One treatment,
Continue reading »Jury still out on aspirin a day to prevent heart attack and stroke
The jury is still out on whether people at moderate risk of a first heart attack or stroke should take
Continue reading »Breastfeeding May Come With Another Bonus: Lowering the Risk of Stroke
It’s no secret that breastfeeding has many benefits for both the child and the person doing the nursing. In fact,
Continue reading »Study examines how people adapt to post stroke visual impairments
A new University of Liverpool study, published in Wiley Brain and Behaviour, examines the factors that influence how a person
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