Preliminary results of the CHESTNUT trial announced at Boston conference Preliminary results of the CHESTNUT trial announced at Boston conference
Post-stroke depression treatment can be successful study shows, but is often undertreated Post-stroke depression treatment can be successful study shows, but is often undertreated
Low-laser therapy seems to promote neurogenesis if given within 24 hours of stroke Low-laser therapy seems to promote neurogenesis if given within 24 hours of stroke
Kent State study hopes to benefit both stroke survivors and caregivers through web-based support Kent State study hopes to benefit both stroke survivors and caregivers through web-based support
Negative studies on stroke seem less likely to be published Negative studies on stroke seem less likely to be published
Aberdeen research shows possible hope for rehabilitation of eyesight after stroke Aberdeen research shows possible hope for rehabilitation of eyesight after stroke
New model for stroke aftercare receives positive feedback from study New model for stroke aftercare receives positive feedback from study
Japanese study shows that air pollution seems to double the risk of intracerebral hemorrhaging Japanese study shows that air pollution seems to double the risk of intracerebral hemorrhaging
Findings from study of cortical stimulation to treat stroke-related Broca’s aphasia to be presented Findings from study of cortical stimulation to treat stroke-related Broca’s aphasia to be presented
Blood pressure course of treatment in acute stroke patients seems to depend on stroke subtype Blood pressure course of treatment in acute stroke patients seems to depend on stroke subtype
Calcium channel blocker (CCB) azelnidipine seems to inhibit ischemic brain damage Calcium channel blocker (CCB) azelnidipine seems to inhibit ischemic brain damage
Age and cognitive decline seem to predict post-stroke institutionalization risk Age and cognitive decline seem to predict post-stroke institutionalization risk
‘Safe’ lead blood levels seem to be linked to an increased risk of death from stroke and other causes ‘Safe’ lead blood levels seem to be linked to an increased risk of death from stroke and other causes
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to be a predictor of stroke Systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to be a predictor of stroke
Study confirms correlation of four biochemical markers’ usefulness in diagnosing stroke Study confirms correlation of four biochemical markers’ usefulness in diagnosing stroke
Carotid sonography and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) seem to be valuable diagnostic tools in stroke patients that are are candidates for carotid endarterectomy and for oral anticoagulation Carotid sonography and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) seem to be valuable diagnostic tools in stroke patients that are are candidates for carotid endarterectomy and for oral anticoagulation
Hypertension seems to be the most predictable modifiable stroke risk factor Hypertension seems to be the most predictable modifiable stroke risk factor
G-T halplotype may be a genetic marker for ischemic stroke G-T halplotype may be a genetic marker for ischemic stroke
Japanese study suggests consumption of green tea as possible protection from vascular diseases especially among women Japanese study suggests consumption of green tea as possible protection from vascular diseases especially among women
Hypertension in the morning seems to be a higher risk for stroke than in the evening Hypertension in the morning seems to be a higher risk for stroke than in the evening