Initial percutaneous revascularization seems to be linked to lower rates of stroke than coronary bypass Initial percutaneous revascularization seems to be linked to lower rates of stroke than coronary bypass
Children with sickle cell disease who have complications early in life do not appear to be more at risk for stroke Children with sickle cell disease who have complications early in life do not appear to be more at risk for stroke
Carotid artery stenting seems to improve cognitive functioning 1 year post-procedure Carotid artery stenting seems to improve cognitive functioning 1 year post-procedure
Patients with acute stroke who receive stroke-unit care seem less likely to die or become disabled Patients with acute stroke who receive stroke-unit care seem less likely to die or become disabled
Lucentis for treating macular degeneration seems linked to increase risk of stroke Lucentis for treating macular degeneration seems linked to increase risk of stroke
Thrombolytic drug alteplase seems to be a safe and effective stroke treatment Thrombolytic drug alteplase seems to be a safe and effective stroke treatment
MRI’s seem to be better than CT exrays at diagnosing strokes MRI’s seem to be better than CT exrays at diagnosing strokes
ESPRIT Trial shows that Dipyridamole plus aspirin seems to be effective in preventing recurrent stroke ESPRIT Trial shows that Dipyridamole plus aspirin seems to be effective in preventing recurrent stroke
Common cold remedy ingredient may raise stroke risk Common cold remedy ingredient may raise stroke risk
A new method of eliminating glutamate in the brain may help prevent stroke damage A new method of eliminating glutamate in the brain may help prevent stroke damage
New set of guidelines for detecting carotid stenosis has been developed New set of guidelines for detecting carotid stenosis has been developed
Chair of American Stroke Association urges passage of STOP Stroke Act Chair of American Stroke Association urges passage of STOP Stroke Act
Risk of death seems to increase with combined heart and stroke prevention surgery Risk of death seems to increase with combined heart and stroke prevention surgery
Fewer patients seem to be undergoing stroke prevention surgery for wrong reasons Fewer patients seem to be undergoing stroke prevention surgery for wrong reasons
Study to determine if taking statins increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease Study to determine if taking statins increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Study involving fetal stem cells in the repair of stroke damage is put on hold by the FDA Study involving fetal stem cells in the repair of stroke damage is put on hold by the FDA
Protein structure seems responsible for blood clot flexibility affecting blood flow Protein structure seems responsible for blood clot flexibility affecting blood flow
