| December 2003 |
| Study: Metabolic syndrome strongly linked to heart attack and stroke - (12/16/2003)
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| November 2003 |
| Study: More sudden deaths after left-sided stroke than after right-sided - (11/25/2003)
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| Study: Smoking increases bleeding strokes among women - (11/25/2003)
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| Study: Diet high in vitamin C decreases stroke risk - (11/12/2003)
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| Trial Result: Exanta equal to Warfarin in stroke prevention - (11/12/2003)
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| Study: Lower morality rates at high caseload hospitals following subarachnoid hemorrhage - (11/10/2003)
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| Study: Age, aneurysm size, and high Fischer score bode poorly for subarachnoid hemorrhage - (11/5/2003)
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| Diagnostic work-up necessary in young stroke patients with inflammatory findings - (11/4/2003)
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| Study: Lowering blood pressure harms stroke victims - (11/3/2003)
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| October 2003 |
| Hormone therapy, high blood pressure may increase stroke risk in postmenopausal women - (10/21/2003)
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| American Academy of Neurology Seeks Applications for the Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Prize - (10/16/2003)
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| Study: Public awareness of stroke improves care - (10/14/2003)
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| Study: Nursing home residents and minorities under-treated for recurrent stroke - (10/10/2003)
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| Study: Air pollution may increase stroke risk - (10/10/2003)
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| Study suggests that a high-fat diet does not increase stroke risk - (10/3/2003)
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| Study: Post-stroke treatment with antidepressants appears to reduce death rate - (10/1/2003)
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| September 2003 |
| World Health Organization publishes results of largest-ever global collaboration on heart disease - (9/26/2003)
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| Study: Frequent migraines may increase stroke risk in women - (9/26/2003)
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| Scientists discover gene that may increase the risk of stroke - (9/24/2003)
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| Study: Behavior-based therapy may improve stroke recovery - (9/22/2003)
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| Study: Fruits and vegetables may protect against major types of stroke - (9/22/2003)
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| Study: Diabetes and hypertension combo invite silent stroke - (9/22/2003)
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| Study: Treating stroke patients in rural areas remotely feasible - (9/18/2003)
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| Study: angioplasty and stenting carry small stroke risks - (9/17/2003)
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| Anticoagulation therapy reduces stroke frequency, severity, and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation - (9/12/2003)
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| Evaluation needed to gauge silent threat lurking within stroke patients - (9/9/2003)
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| Study: Cranberries may help reduce stroke damage - (9/9/2003)
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| Indiana governor suffers massive stroke - (9/9/2003)
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| August 2003 |
| Risk scores predict stroke and mortality among patients with new onset atrial fibrillation - (8/27/2003)
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| Infections linked to mental decline in elderly - (8/15/2003)
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| Study: Agressive, home-based excercise program aids mobility in stroke survivors - (8/15/2003)
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| Thrombolytic-coated red blood cells shown safe and effective at clot dissolution in animal study - (8/12/2003)
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| Study: Pre-existing disability has no effect on 3-month function level in acute stroke patients treated with thrombolysis - (8/9/2003)
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| Study: Antibiotics may reduce the risk of stroke in the elderly - (8/8/2003)
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) names new director - (8/6/2003)
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| Study: Tooth loss may be early warning sign of cardiovascular disease - (8/4/2003)
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| July 2003 |
| Increased risk of stroke from concomitant chronic kidney disease and anaemia - (7/28/2003)
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| Early intervention with candesartan improves outcome for patients with acute ischaemic stroke - (7/28/2003)
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| Study: Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol a risk factor for stroke in elderly patients - (7/23/2003)
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| Study: Boys, blacks at higher risk of childhood stroke - (7/22/2003)
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| Changes in deep brain tissue signal an increased risk for strokes - (7/18/2003)
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| Boom in stroke survivors poses a challenge for Canada - (7/8/2003)
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| PROGRESS trial supports use of perindopril-based therapy for preventing secondary stroke - (7/8/2003)
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| Statins significantly reduce LDL levels, ischaemic heart disease and stroke - (7/8/2003)
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| Primary care doctors make a difference in stroke deaths - (7/7/2003)
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| Smokers who first lit up as teens more likely to smoke after stroke - (7/7/2003)
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| Growth factor promotes new blood routes in rat brain, which may prevent stroke - (7/2/2003)
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| June 2003 |
| Combination therapy urged to drastically reduce heart disease and stroke - (6/26/2003)
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| Elevated CRP may indicate stroke-causing plaque - (6/25/2003)
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| Study: Patent foramen ovale increases risk of stroke on long flights - (6/24/2003)
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| Study: Early vascular disease linked to increased stroke risk - (6/23/2003)
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| Stroke 'belts' linked to prental malnutrition - (6/20/2003)
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| Study: Statins cut risk of heart disease and stroke in diabetics - (6/16/2003)
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| Low-dose birth control pill may have less stroke risk for young women - (6/13/2003)
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| Carotid endarterectomy worthwhile among those over age 80 - (6/13/2003)
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| Stroke hits women later but harder - (6/13/2003)
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| Off-pump bypass results in fewer complications - (6/11/2003)
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| Aspirin as effective as ticlopidine in African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study - (6/11/2003)
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| Immigrant lifestyle change influences odds of stroke - (6/10/2003)
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| Gastrodine compound studied in treatment of vascular dementia - (6/10/2003)
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| Early heart-artery problem may signal stroke risk - (6/10/2003)
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| MRI artery scans predict stroke risk-studies - (6/9/2003)
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| Treating post-stroke depression has long-lasting effects - (6/4/2003)
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| May 2003 |
| Chronic headaches may predict men's stroke risk - (5/30/2003)
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| Two clot busters boost stroke recovery - (5/27/2003)
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| Study: Subarachnoid hemorrhage is largely preventable - (5/23/2003)
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| Community hospital-based program increases number of stroke patients who receive thrombolytic therapy - (5/16/2003)
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| Survey finds many people unaware of symptoms and rrisks of transient ischemic attacks - (5/13/2003)
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| Study finds chiropractic manipulation is tied to rare strokes - (5/13/2003)
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| New survey shows risk for recurrent stroke understood, yet gap exists in prevention efforts - (5/12/2003)
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| Study: Over 10% of carotid endarterectomies found inappropriate - (5/9/2003)
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| Study: Stroke recovery rates slower for African-Americans - (5/8/2003)
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| Study: Diffusion-weighted MRI better than CT at diagnosing stroke - (5/7/2003)
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| April 2003 |
| Family history raises odds of stroke at young age - (4/25/2003)
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| Bile acid limits stroke damage in rats - (4/23/2003)
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| FDA announces labeling changes on heart and stroke benefit associated with cholesterol drug Zocor - (4/21/2003)
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| High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to later ills, including stroke - (4/21/2003)
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| Catheters put some heart patients at risk of stroke - (4/11/2003)
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| Caffeine-alcohol combination protects against brain damage - (4/11/2003)
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| Taking statins after acute ischemic stroke improves outcome - (4/9/2003)
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| As body temperature drops, penumbral volume increases - (4/9/2003)
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| Inflammation marker signals stroke risk in healthy middle-aged men - (4/8/2003)
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| Chlamydia Pneumoniae a risk factor for stroke - (4/7/2003)
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| Community-based experience with tpa improves outcome - (4/7/2003)
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| Tissue plasminogen activator not as effective in elderly patients - (4/7/2003)
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| Elderly can achieve good outcome with intra-arterial thrombolysis - (4/4/2003)
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| Community-based stroke screenings boost public awareness of stroke symptoms and risk factors - (4/4/2003)
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| More effort needed to reduce time delay in thrombolysis in stroke patients - (4/4/2003)
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| Clot catching device may help reduce the risk opf stroke - (4/2/2003)
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| Exanta (ximelagatran) matches warfarin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation - (4/2/2003)
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| Study: Flu shots prevent heart disease, strokes in elderly - (4/2/2003)
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| March 2003 |
| Causes of ischemic stroke in children are different from those of adults - (3/30/2003)
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| Chagas' disease may be a risk factor for stroke - (3/30/2003)
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| Morning surge in blood pressure associated with stroke in elderly hypertensive patients - (3/30/2003)
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| Men who smoke have higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke - (3/28/2003)
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| Study: 'Silent' strokes linked to dementia - (3/27/2003)
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| New developments in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage - (3/21/2003)
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| Minimally invasive procedure shrinks blood clots in the brain - (3/21/2003)
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| Few racial, ethnic differences in stroke care at Veterans hospitals - (3/21/2003)
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| Aspirin resistance increases heart attack and stroke risk - (3/20/2003)
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| Use of arterial pressure and stroke volume variation predicts response to fluids in mechanically ventilated patients - (3/20/2003)
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| Risk factors related to death in patients with ischaemic stroke - (3/20/2003)
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| Subtle stroke symptoms trigger fewer emergency calls - (3/19/2003)
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| Study suggests stress is associated with higher risk of fatal stroke - (3/14/2003)
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| Study: Stroke risk is highest in the morning - (3/4/2003)
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| February 2003 |
| CDC: Stroke hits blacks and Southerners hardest - (2/28/2003)
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| Stroke drug linked to 40 deaths in Japan - (2/28/2003)
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| Natural anti-inflammatory limits stroke damage - (2/20/2003)
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| Vertebral and intracranial stenting shows promise for artery stenosis - (2/18/2003)
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| Risk of stroke increased greatly when hypertension not treated - (2/18/2003)
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| Novel stent procedure may offer benefits over carotid endarterectomy - (2/18/2003)
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| Stroke trial halted when ticlopidine fails to outperform aspirin in African Americans - (2/18/2003)
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| Blood pressure reduction in first 24 hours might lead to worse outcome for stroke patients - (2/17/2003)
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| Patients with vascular dementia tolerate donepezil with few cardiovascular complications - (2/17/2003)
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| Neurologist care improves outcomes after stroke - (2/17/2003)
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| Intravenous transplantation of human neural stem cells restores stroke deficits in rats - (2/16/2003)
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| Magnetic resonance imaging aids selection for systemic thrombolysis three to six hours after onset of symptoms - (2/16/2003)
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| Abciximab may extend window for treating acute ischemic stroke - (2/16/2003)
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| Blood glucose, recanalization, intra-cranial bleeding, all risk factors for poor outcome following ischaemic stroke - (2/16/2003)
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| Endovascular cooling for acute ischemic stroke may contribute to smaller infarct size - (2/15/2003)
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| Aggressive anti-shivering therapy appears promising and safe in endovascular-induced hypothermia for ischemic stro - (2/15/2003)
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| Smoking, cocaine use are risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage - (2/15/2003)
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| Higher stroke rates to blame for higher stroke mortality rates among blacks, boys - (2/15/2003)
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| Predictors of early arterial recanalization with intravenous tissue plasminogen - (2/15/2003)
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| Warfarin does not prevent recurrent strokes in patients who fail aspirin therapy - (2/14/2003)
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| No gender differences seen in endarterectomy outcomes - (2/14/2003)
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| Even "benign" strokes may need aggressive therapy - (2/14/2003)
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| Low-dose or coated aspirin may not prevent stroke - (2/14/2003)
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| Living in disadvantaged areas tied to stroke risk - (2/14/2003)
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| Hormone replacement therapy linked to increased stroke risk - (2/14/2003)
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| Argatroban safe for stroke patients, but further study needed to determine efficacy - (2/14/2003)
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| Blood pressure changes in early stages of acute stroke linked to outcome - (2/14/2003)
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| Degree of cerebral damage predicts dementia after stroke - (2/14/2003)
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| Performing iintracranial angioplasty on awake patient may reduce complications - (2/14/2003)
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| Simple test may help detect strokes - (2/13/2003)
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| Study: Light drinking may cut stroke risk - (2/11/2003)
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| Study indicates ibuprofen may harm heart patients, increase stroke risk - (2/10/2003)
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| Study links shaving habits of men to heart and stroke risk - (2/7/2003)
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| Most Canadians seriously misinformed about heart and stroke risks - (2/5/2003)
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| Study: Combined intravenous and intra-arterial administration of thrombolytic agents produces better outcomes - (2/1/2003)
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| Expressing anger may protect against stroke and heart disease - (2/1/2003)
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| January 2003 |
| Stem cells could repair brain damage - (1/21/2003)
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| Strokes are as common in newborns as they are in the elderly - (1/21/2003)
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| People at highest risk for stroke unaware of warning signs - (1/14/2003)
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| Study: African Americans often don't treat stroke risk factors - (1/13/2003)
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| Study: Vampire bat saliva treats stroke in mice, has thrombolytic effect - (1/10/2003)
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