| December 2005 |
| UK researchers are developing a new walking aid for stroke patients - (12/31/2005)
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| Study shows that age is not an independent predictor of outcome in stroke patients treated with tPA - (12/29/2005)
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| Stroke risk returns when children with sickle cell disease stop transfusions - (12/28/2005)
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| Harvard study shows that diabetics can cut risk of stroke by increasing insulin injections - (12/22/2005)
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| Study shows that the expression of an active form of enzyme MMP-9 in mice triggers plaque rupture in hardened arteries, causing heart attack and stroke - (12/22/2005)
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| Blocking the nerve receptor EP1 in mouse models reduces brain damage caused by stroke - (12/21/2005)
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| Shanghai study shows that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke may increase risk of stroke - (12/19/2005)
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| Brain stimulation appears to boost hand function after stroke - (12/19/2005)
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| Bat saliva could help widen treatment window of stroke victims - (12/19/2005)
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| Studies show that inhibitor of SSAO/VAP-1 may reduce inflammation and neurological damage after stroke - (12/14/2005)
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| Growth factor neuregulin-1 protects brain cells from damage resulting from stroke in rats - (12/13/2005)
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| Stroke rates higher in post-radiation breast cancer patients: presented at SABCS - (12/12/2005)
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| Study shows no direct link between having a PFO and a stroke later in life - (12/9/2005)
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| Study shows millions of brain cells die each minute a stroke is untreated - (12/9/2005)
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| Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. and Medicon A/S complete dosing of patients in phase I study of NTx(TM)-265 - (12/7/2005)
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| Stroke risk significant in month following heart attack - (12/5/2005)
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| Eye abnormalities can be a sign of silent cerebral infarctions - (12/2/2005)
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| Moderate to severe sleep-disordered breathing can lead to stroke - (12/1/2005)
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| November 2005 |
| Korean study shows that low socioeconomic status may increase stroke risk for men - (11/30/2005)
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| Blocking hormone aldosterone may help reduce stroke incidence - (11/30/2005)
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| Causal gene identified that inhibits the body's absorption of vitamin B12 and may contribute to stroke incidence - (11/30/2005)
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| Brain stimulation may help stroke victims regain use of arms - (11/29/2005)
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| Women may have a higher risk for death or stroke following carotid endarterectomy - (11/29/2005)
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| Music therapy may help stroke patients talk again - (11/28/2005)
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| High levels of both lipoprotein-associated A2 (Lp-PLA2) and C-reactive protein (CRP) appear to increase risk of ischemic stroke - (11/28/2005)
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| Research shows carotid artery stenting may improve memory function - (11/28/2005)
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| Study shows that people with heart failure may have twice the risk of death due to stroke - (11/26/2005)
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| Viprinex(TM) (Ancrod) injection phase III clinical trial begins - (11/22/2005)
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| Molecular cabal contributes to stroke damage - (11/22/2005)
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| University of Pittsburgh study reports re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting - (11/22/2005)
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| Meta-analysis shows that aspirin may be more effective in cutting stroke risk in women than in men - (11/15/2005)
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| Researchers in stroke therapy receive largest NIH rehabilitation trial grant - (11/15/2005)
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| Mayo Clinic study finds that people with heart failure have a significant increase for death from stroke - (11/15/2005)
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| Study shows warfarin is superior to Plavix in stroke prevention - (11/14/2005)
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| Study shows two biomarker levels in stroke survivors that may predict recurrent ischemic strokes - (11/14/2005)
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| Study finds protein trigger for cell death that leads to stroke damage - (11/14/2005)
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| Cord blood cells may widen treatment window for stroke - (11/12/2005)
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| Canadian study shows that exercise may improve bone mass after stroke - (11/11/2005)
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| New stroke drug Cerovive shows promise in reducing disability after stroke - (11/11/2005)
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| Statins appear to reduce the risk of stroke and death after carotid artery surgery - (11/10/2005)
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| Observational study shows that obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of stroke and death - (11/9/2005)
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| Leading neurologist appointed Editor-in-Chief of the new International Journal of Stroke launched this month - (11/8/2005)
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| Many African Americans underestimate their risk for stroke, according to a recent survey - (11/4/2005)
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| Twenty-four hour pulse pressure may predict long term recurrence in acute stroke patients - (11/4/2005)
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| Tiawanese study shows that thermal stimulation may improve functioning after stroke - (11/3/2005)
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| Study suggests that two thirds of NHS patients at risk for blood clots do not get preventative treatments - (11/1/2005)
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| October 2005 |
| INTERACT trial aims to provide reliable evidence about optimal approach to managing blood pressure after intra-cerebral haemorrhage - (10/31/2005)
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| Two studies show that Cerecyte(R) microcoils appear to improve intracranial aneurysm occlusion rates compared with bare platinum microcoils - (10/31/2005)
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| Patient enrollment permanently discontinued in clinical trial of Reopro (abciximab) for acute ischemic stroke - (10/29/2005)
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| Botox injections effective for treating stroke spasticity - (10/28/2005)
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| Study: Air pollution may raise stroke risk - (10/28/2005)
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| Researchers develop new protocol for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric stroke - (10/25/2005)
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| Study shows competing medicated coronary stents are virtually identical in head-to-head comparisons - (10/25/2005)
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| New study shows treadmill exercise years after stroke can improve stroke patients' physical skills - (10/25/2005)
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| Alpha-tocotrienols significantly reduced the effects of stroke damage in a new study on rats - (10/25/2005)
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| Meta-analysis suggests using dipyridamole with ASA to ward off stroke - (10/24/2005)
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| Study suggests stenting can be performed safely by broad group of physicians - (10/20/2005)
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| NIH sponsored trial shows ultrasound microcatheter improves blood flow in ischemic stroke patients - (10/20/2005)
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| Moderate alcohol use may lower stroke risk - (10/19/2005)
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| Three-year trial data indicate durability of carotid stenting - (10/18/2005)
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| Study shows brain changes that may be crucial to stroke recovery - (10/16/2005)
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| Stents show promise for totally blocked carotid arteries - (10/14/2005)
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| Hospitals in major push for stroke care certification - (10/14/2005)
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| High blood pressure a greater risk for stroke and heart disease in Asia, says new study - (10/14/2005)
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| Hodgkin disease survivors face higher risk for stroke later in life - (10/13/2005)
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| Eyes may help doctors predict who is at risk for stroke - (10/10/2005)
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| Stroke treatment a step closer after trial - (10/10/2005)
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| Drug can reduce risk of death, heart attack, and stroke in diabetes patients - (10/7/2005)
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| Shift in brain's language-control site offers rehab hope for stroke patients - (10/6/2005)
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| Clot busters: are some stroke patients missing out, due to mild symptoms, age? - (10/6/2005)
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| Children affected when a parent has a stroke - (10/6/2005)
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| Patient enrollment temporarily suspended in investigational clinical trial of Reopro (abciximab) for acute ischemic stroke - (10/4/2005)
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| Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. and Medicon A/S announce the submission of proposed NTx(TM)-265 European phase I clinical trial study - (10/3/2005)
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| Findings may help in assessing risk of stroke - (10/3/2005)
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| Cortical stimulation improves limb function after stroke: presented at ANA - (10/3/2005)
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| High rate of intracranial hemorrhage found among African Americans treated with rTPA: presented at ANA - (10/3/2005)
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| Patients get more preventive counseling after myocardial infarction than after stroke: presented at ANA - (10/3/2005)
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| September 2005 |
| Patients with intracranial hemorrhage due to brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have better outcomes than those due to hypertension or aneurysms - (9/29/2005)
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| Pregnancy complications may increase stroke risk years later - (9/29/2005)
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| Stroke research uses cyber space - (9/29/2005)
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| Patients' post-stroke cognitive impairment does not predict improvement in rehabilitation - (9/28/2005)
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| Simulator can help stroke patients drive again - (9/27/2005)
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| Female stroke patients appear slighted in follow-up studies - (9/27/2005)
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| Statins may prevent heart attacks and strokes - (9/27/2005)
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| Updated guideline: carotid endarterectomy beneficial for stroke prevention in patients with moderate to severe stenosis - (9/26/2005)
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| MCW Research Foundation licenses invention for stroke treatment - (9/23/2005)
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| Possible stroke risk gene found - (9/22/2005)
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| Univ. of Cincinnati receives $17.4 million grant to lead stroke study - (9/21/2005)
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| Northstar Neuroscience announces NIH research grant for cortical stimulation to improve recovery after stroke - (9/20/2005)
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| New studies shed light on stroke prevention and management - (9/19/2005)
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| Abbott Laboratories receives U.S. approval for new device designed to treat patients at risk of stroke - (9/15/2005)
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| Internet-based stroke exam speeds treatment in rural areas - (9/13/2005)
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| Training relatives in caregiving eases burden, aids stroke survivors - (9/8/2005)
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| Stroke sufferers at increased risk of developing epilepsy - (9/6/2005)
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| Pretreatment with Plavix may reduce MI, stroke, and death before stenting - (9/4/2005)
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| Modern drugs lower stroke risk - (9/4/2005)
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| August 2005 |
| Study shows standardized guidelines improve outcomes in stroke care - (8/10/2005)
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| Exercise reduces stroke risk - (8/5/2005)
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| Women smokers married to smokers at higher stroke risk - (8/5/2005)
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| July 2005 |
| Study looks at stroke survival rates among different racial groups - (7/29/2005)
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| Statins can reduce vessel constriction, a deadly stroke complication - (7/28/2005)
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| Some discharged stroke survivors don't receive blood pressure drugs to reduce risk of another attack - (7/28/2005)
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| Study: Most perinatal strokes lead to neurologic disorders - (7/12/2005)
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| Nerve protector could make for new stroke treatments - (7/8/2005)
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| June 2005 |
| Strokes could be predicted and prevented by new test - (6/22/2005)
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| U.S. FDA approves new blood test to screen stroke - (6/17/2005)
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| Stroke experts release comprehensive stroke center recommendations - (6/16/2005)
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| Acute coronary syndrome patients at increased risk of stroke - (6/14/2005)
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| Short, intense training improves language skills in stroke survivors - (6/10/2005)
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| Nadroparin matches aspirin for treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients with large artery disease - (6/2/2005)
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| Data suggests diazepam use helps improve outcome after cardioembolic stroke - (6/2/2005)
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| Study: A combination of plasma biomarkers appears to assist in properly diagnosing stroke - (6/2/2005)
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| Study: Moderate and severe sleep apnea linked to increased risk of stroke - (6/2/2005)
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| Study: US incidence of stroke not changing over time - (6/2/2005)
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| Allele of apolipoprotein gene polymorphism a risk factor for stroke due to small vessel disease - (6/2/2005)
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| Trial: Certoparin as safe and efficacious as unfractionated heparin in preventing thromboembolic complications in patients with acute ischemic stroke - (6/1/2005)
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| May 2005 |
| Diet high in milk may cut heart disease and stroke risk - (5/24/2005)
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| Brain stimulation may aid stroke recovery - (5/24/2005)
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| Warfarin cuts stroke risk after irregular heartbeat - (5/24/2005)
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| Study: Moderate to severe sleep apnea significantly raises stroke risk - (5/24/2005)
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| Registry review shows many factors hinder acute stroke care - (5/18/2005)
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| Canadian study backs effectiveness of thrombolysis after stroke - (5/13/2005)
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| Virtual reality games help stroke survivors - (5/13/2005)
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| Trial of stroke drug shows success in reducing disability - (5/5/2005)
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| April 2005 |
| Study: Antiplatelet drug may help aspirin prevent stroke - (4/25/2005)
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| CT brain scans optimize stroke treatment - (4/21/2005)
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| Study: Cortical stimulation may improve hand-motor function after hemiparetic stroke - (4/19/2005)
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| Study: Pre- and post stroke treatment with statins linked to improved outcomes - (4/12/2005)
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| March 2005 |
| Study: Aspirin as good as warfarin for some stroke prevention - (3/30/2005)
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| Study: Researchers identify molecule that may cause secondary stroke - (3/29/2005)
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| New technique helps predict stroke risk in patients with sickle cell anemia - (3/23/2005)
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| Study: Most migraines won't raise risk of stroke in women - (3/23/2005)
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| Stroke awareness low among women, especially minorities - (3/16/2005)
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| Obesity among African-American stroke survivors increases risk factors for recurrent stroke - (3/15/2005)
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| Study suggests lowering cholesterol may reduce stroke risk - (3/8/2005)
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| Low-dose aspirin reduces stroke risk for women - (3/7/2005)
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| Genetic marker may lead to blood test to predict brain aneurysms - (3/7/2005)
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| Study: Folic acid and vitamin B12 decrease risk of hip fracture in stroke patients - (3/2/2005)
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| Study: Blood vessel disorder linked to "mini" strokes - (3/1/2005)
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| February 2005 |
| Promising study results for NovoSeven coagulation factor VIIa in acute intracerebral hemorrhage - (2/24/2005)
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| Regular cannabis use may increase risk of stroke - (2/21/2005)
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| Migraine is only a stroke risk factor if accompanied by certain visual auras - (2/21/2005)
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| British Health Authority Advisory Committee deems coil embolization treatment safe and effective - (2/16/2005)
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| TARTS study shows recanalization more rapid with combination of Argatroban, rt-PA - (2/9/2005)
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| Women, African-Americans, older patients less likely to receive thrombolysis for ischemic stroke - (2/9/2005)
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| Warfarin's protection against ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation less in real life than in clinical trrials - (2/8/2005)
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| Ximelagatran proves as effective, simpler, than warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation - (2/8/2005)
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| Pretreatment with antiplatelets may reduce subsequent stroke infarct size - (2/8/2005)
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| African-Americans' already increased stroke risk exceeds worst fears in southern United States - (2/8/2005)
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| Prophylactic aspirin may reduce severity of strokes compared with other anti-thrombotics - (2/7/2005)
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| Not all anti-hypertensives have the same effect on stroke severity - (2/7/2005)
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| Eprosartan lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of new event after first stroke or transient ischemic attack - (2/7/2005)
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| Different rates of recanalization following ischemic strokes in women and men could explain differences in functional outcome - (2/7/2005)
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| Clopidogrel plus aspirin appears to reduce risk of transient ischemic attack, stroke - (2/7/2005)
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| Abciximab moves antiplatelet therapy for ischemic strokes outside three-hour window - (2/4/2005)
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| Desmoteplase appears to improve reperfusion and neurological outcomes in stroke patients who receive delayed treatment - (2/4/2005)
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| Ultrasound contrast agent provides synergistic effect With ultrasound-enhanced thrombolysis - (2/4/2005)
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| Prophylactic antibiotic therapy for stroke patients does not reduce infection rate and may actually be harmful - (2/4/2005)
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| Aspirin and anticoagulant combination greatly increases rate of intracranial bleeding - (2/4/2005)
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| Pre-existing hypertension important predictor of cognitive decline following strokes - (2/4/2005)
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| Migraine-sparked vision loss may increase stroke risk in women; migraine may be risk factor for stroke in young adults - (2/3/2005)
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| Dedicated hospital stroke centers improve quality of acute care - (2/3/2005)
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| TIA patients receive less aggressive attention than those with stroke - (2/3/2005)
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| Rehabilitation can restore some vision after stroke - (2/3/2005)
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| Blacks in the South have greater risk of dying from stroke - (2/2/2005)
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| Survivors who stop taking aspirin increase risk of another stroke - (2/2/2005)
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| January 2005 |
| Published trial: Urgent surgery is not always necessary to treat stroke caused by brain hemorrhage - (1/31/2005)
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| Study: Baked or broiled fish may help reduce the risk of stroke - (1/24/2005)
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| Study suggests that women may be treated too aggressively for stroke - (1/17/2005)
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| High levels of an amino acid in the blood are associated with an increased risk of stroke - (1/17/2005)
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| Telephone support from urban stroke centers may improve care for rural stroke patients - (1/11/2005)
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| Meta-analysis associates hormone replacement therapy with increased stroke risk - (1/7/2005)
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| Study: Heavy drinking linked to higher stroke risk - (1/4/2005)
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| Mexican-Americans have higher stroke rates - (1/3/2005)
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