Causal gene identified that inhibits the body’s absorption of vitamin B12 and may contribute to stroke incidence Causal gene identified that inhibits the body’s absorption of vitamin B12 and may contribute to stroke incidence
Brain stimulation may help stroke victims regain use of arms Brain stimulation may help stroke victims regain use of arms
Women may have a higher risk for death or stroke following carotid endarterectomy Women may have a higher risk for death or stroke following carotid endarterectomy
High levels of both lipoprotein-associated A2 (Lp-PLA2) and C-reactive protein (CRP) appear to increase risk of ischemic stroke High levels of both lipoprotein-associated A2 (Lp-PLA2) and C-reactive protein (CRP) appear to increase risk of ischemic stroke
Research shows carotid artery stenting may improve memory function Research shows carotid artery stenting may improve memory function
Study shows that people with heart failure may have twice the risk of death due to stroke Study shows that people with heart failure may have twice the risk of death due to stroke
Viprinex(TM) (Ancrod) injection phase III clinical trial begins Viprinex(TM) (Ancrod) injection phase III clinical trial begins
University of Pittsburgh study reports re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting University of Pittsburgh study reports re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting
Meta-analysis shows that aspirin may be more effective in cutting stroke risk in women than in men Meta-analysis shows that aspirin may be more effective in cutting stroke risk in women than in men
Researchers in stroke therapy receive largest NIH rehabilitation trial grant Researchers in stroke therapy receive largest NIH rehabilitation trial grant
Mayo Clinic study finds that people with heart failure have a significant increase for death from stroke Mayo Clinic study finds that people with heart failure have a significant increase for death from stroke
Study shows warfarin is superior to Plavix in stroke prevention Study shows warfarin is superior to Plavix in stroke prevention
Study shows two biomarker levels in stroke survivors that may predict recurrent ischemic strokes Study shows two biomarker levels in stroke survivors that may predict recurrent ischemic strokes
Study finds protein trigger for cell death that leads to stroke damage Study finds protein trigger for cell death that leads to stroke damage
Cord blood cells may widen treatment window for stroke Cord blood cells may widen treatment window for stroke
Canadian study shows that exercise may improve bone mass after stroke Canadian study shows that exercise may improve bone mass after stroke
New stroke drug Cerovive shows promise in reducing disability after stroke New stroke drug Cerovive shows promise in reducing disability after stroke
Statins appear to reduce the risk of stroke and death after carotid artery surgery Statins appear to reduce the risk of stroke and death after carotid artery surgery
