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December 2006
Poor lung function seems to be tied to a higher risk of stroke - (12/28/2006)
Two new treatments seem to prevent brain injury hours after stroke in rats - (12/28/2006)
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New drug Novoseven may be effective in treating intracerrebral hemorrhage - (12/27/2006)
Gene tied to longevity may also protect from strokes - (12/26/2006)
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U.S. seems to have a lower risk of stroke than in previous decades - (12/26/2006)
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Methamphetamine use may be associated with increased risk of stroke - (12/26/2006)
Women seem to be at higher inherited risk for the most common type of stroke than men - (12/24/2006)
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CE Mark in Europe given for Cordis Enterprise™ Vascular Reconstruction Device and Delivery System - (12/23/2006)
Nearly twice as many Malaysian women die from stroke and heart disease as cancer - (12/22/2006)
Possible cellular cues identified for stroke recovery - (12/21/2006)
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Blood tests do not appear to be any better than conventional risk assessments for predicting strokes and heart attacks - (12/21/2006)
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One year later - Sharon still in a coma from a stroke - (12/17/2006)
NeuroFlo perfusion augmentation catheter is approved for study with stroke patients up to 24 hours post stroke by FDA - (12/14/2006)
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Study shows adult stem cells' capability in mouse brain tissue repair - (12/14/2006)
Botox may ease muscle tightness in stroke patients - (12/13/2006)
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Brain lesions after stroke may predict future recurrent strokes - (12/13/2006)
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Enoxaparin appears to be more effective than unfractionated heparin in preventing VTE in acute ischemic stroke patients - (12/12/2006)
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Research shows death rates due to strokes are down in New Zealand - (12/11/2006)
Panel debates seriousness of risks of drug-coated stents for some while still agreeing they may increase clotting - (12/8/2006)
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Study uses DWI to shed light on stroke development - (12/5/2006)
A UK company is applying for permission to transplant foetal cells to treat strokes - (12/5/2006)

November 2006
Stem cell transplantation therapy seems successful in a U.S. stroke patient - (11/29/2006)
Scientists may have found key to Vioxx heart and stroke risk - (11/28/2006)
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Statins may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in those without heart disease - (11/28/2006)
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Doctors test implant to try to block strokes - (11/27/2006)
Review finds that folic acid may help prevent heart attacks and stroke - (11/27/2006)
Intensive Lipitor therapy seems to reduce heart attacks and strokes by 40 percent in patients with chronic kidney disease - (11/25/2006)
Snake venom seems to be ineffective in stroke victims - (11/23/2006)
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Childhood leukemia and brain tumor survivors seem to have an increased stroke risk - (11/20/2006)
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Hypertension in pregnancy may lead to a higher risk of future stroke - (11/17/2006)
Many younger stroke survivors seem to lack good medical care - (11/14/2006)
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Award for groundbreaking research on stroke - (11/13/2006)
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Medtronic drug pump may help reduce spasticity in stroke patients - (11/8/2006)
London - approval sought for human/animal hybrid embryo research for stroke treatment - (11/7/2006)
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Austrailian researchers are using brain stimulation to attempt to treat stroke victims - (11/2/2006)
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Activated Protein C used to treat sepsis, shows promise for treating stroke - (11/2/2006)
Study seems to indicate that MRI may be a good predictor of the efficacy of stroke therapies - (11/1/2006)
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October 2006
Constraint-induced movement therapy shows promise in helping gain upper extremity use in stroke patients - (10/31/2006)
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Review shows that neuroglobin protein in brain could possibly have protective factors from stroke damage - (10/31/2006)
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DIAS-2 trial of desmoteplase in acute stroke patients resumes - (10/30/2006)
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NXY-059 fails to meet efficacy endpoints in phase III trial for acute ischemic stroke - (10/26/2006)
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Inflammatory biomarkers in stroke victims' blood may indicate risk of recurrent stroke - (10/25/2006)
DIAS-2 trial of desmoteplase in acute stroke patients has been halted - (10/25/2006)
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Electronic chip may help establish new nerve connections in the part of the brain that controls movement - (10/24/2006)
D-Pharm grants exclusive license for DP-b99 in South Korea for treatment - (10/23/2006)
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Statins seem to reduce risk of stroke in heart patients - (10/23/2006)
G-CSF injected in rats within 3 days of stroke shows promise in reducing stroke damage - (10/22/2006)
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Robots to assist in speedier treatment of stroke patients in Michigan hospitals - (10/19/2006)
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Study warns of dangers of stents to prevent strokes - (10/18/2006)
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Occupational therapy seems to improve independence in stroke survivors - (10/17/2006)
Resveratrol in red wine seems to increase levels of an enzyme in the brain that protect it from damage - (10/16/2006)
Low doses of methamphetamine seem to protect from neuronal damage in post-stroke trial with rats - (10/13/2006)
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NIH grant of 2.9 million to fund research initiative to regenerate damaged brain cells and blood vessels for the treatment of stroke - (10/11/2006)
Blood cells may increase Cox-2, an enzyme involved in stroke - (10/10/2006)
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Periodontitis seems to increase risk for forming atherosclerotic plaques which cause ischemic stroke - (10/10/2006)
Recent study shows that about 18% of adults report having stroke symptoms - (10/9/2006)
Botulinum toxin type A seems to assist in upper limb rehabilitation following stroke - (10/5/2006)
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Antihypertensive treatment seems to help prevent stroke recurrence - (10/2/2006)
Research shows that smoking may inhibit the anti-clotting effect of aspirin - (10/1/2006)

September 2006
Preliminary results of the CHESTNUT trial announced at Boston conference - (9/28/2006)
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Post-stroke depression treatment can be successful study shows, but is often undertreated - (9/28/2006)
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Low-laser therapy seems to promote neurogenesis if given within 24 hours of stroke - (9/25/2006)
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Kent State study hopes to benefit both stroke survivors and caregivers through web-based support - (9/25/2006)
Negative studies on stroke seem less likely to be published - (9/25/2006)
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Aberdeen research shows possible hope for rehabilitation of eyesight after stroke - (9/25/2006)
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New model for stroke aftercare receives positive feedback from study - (9/24/2006)
Japanese study shows that air pollution seems to double the risk of intracerebral hemorrhaging - (9/23/2006)
Findings from study of cortical stimulation to treat stroke-related Broca's aphasia to be presented - (9/21/2006)
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Blood pressure course of treatment in acute stroke patients seems to depend on stroke subtype - (9/18/2006)
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Calcium channel blocker (CCB) azelnidipine seems to inhibit ischemic brain damage - (9/18/2006)
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Age and cognitive decline seem to predict post-stroke institutionalization risk - (9/18/2006)
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'Safe' lead blood levels seem to be linked to an increased risk of death from stroke and other causes - (9/18/2006)
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Systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to be a predictor of stroke - (9/18/2006)
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Study confirms correlation of four biochemical markers' usefulness in diagnosing stroke - (9/16/2006)
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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 - (9/14/2006)
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Hypertension seems to be the most predictable modifiable stroke risk factor - (9/13/2006)
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G-T halplotype may be a genetic marker for ischemic stroke - (9/12/2006)
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Japanese study suggests consumption of green tea as possible protection from vascular diseases especially among women - (9/12/2006)
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Hypertension in the morning seems to be a higher risk for stroke than in the evening - (9/12/2006)
New web site by AstraZeneca attempts to educate health professionals about neuroprotectants - (9/12/2006)
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Microbleeds and lacunar stroke seem to have a similar microvascular abnormality - (9/11/2006)
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Low socioeconomic status seems to negatively affect stroke outcome in China - (9/11/2006)
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Research shows that Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) screening seems to be best method in identifying children with sickle cell disease (SCD) most at risk for stroke - (9/11/2006)
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Treatment of sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may give patients a 10-fold protection against stroke - (9/8/2006)
Lowering homocysteine with the help of vitamin B does not appear to reduce stroke risk - (9/7/2006)
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Drug called AMD3100 can mobilize angiogenic cells within hours to help speed recovery from stroke - (9/7/2006)
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Pioglitazone-treated diabetes patients with prior stroke seem to have a lower risk of recurrent stroke - (9/5/2006)
Enoxaprin seems to be more effective than unfractionated heparin in preventing strokes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention - (9/4/2006)
Drug-coated stents are shown to have a higher risk of clotting than bare metal stents in several European studies - (9/4/2006)
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FDA to launch study to determine if gene testing may reduce side effects of warfarin therapy - (9/4/2006)
Monocular patching may be a possible inexpensive treatment for spatial neglect in poststroke patients - (9/3/2006)
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Taking the drug Actos may reduce recurrence of stroke by up to 47% in type 2 diabetes patients - (9/3/2006)
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Study shows that certain clinical features and neurocognitive deficits may be related to swallowing outcomes in stroke recovery - (9/1/2006)

August 2006
Common standards agreed upon to screen for cognitive impairment - (8/29/2006)
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Modified home video game seems to show promise for hand rehabilitation in stroke patients - (8/28/2006)
Strokes seem to stimulate neurogenesis, giving hope for a better recovery - (8/26/2006)
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Research seems to show that brain swelling following stroke may be treatable - (8/26/2006)
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Incidence of stroke has risen 24% in women aged 41 to 64 from 2001 to 2005 in Minnesota - (8/24/2006)
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Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. completes selection of the U.S. sites for it's global Viprinex stroke trial - (8/24/2006)
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Mild hypoxia increases proteins in brain that seem to protect against stroke damage - (8/23/2006)
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Risk of recurrent stroke higher in Mexican Americans according to recent study - (8/22/2006)
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Plavix (clopidogrel) receives new approval to prevent subsequent blockages that could lead to stroke - (8/17/2006)
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Zoloft does not seem to prevent post-stroke depression - (8/17/2006)
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NMT Medical voluntarily withdraws CardioSEAL(R) PFO HDE and focuses on FDA approved STARFlex(R) PFO IDE study - (8/17/2006)
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Retrospective study reveals that stroke risk seems to peak every 12 hours - (8/17/2006)
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UCLA study reveals that stroke-causing clots derived from arterial and cardiac sources are distinctly different - (8/16/2006)
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Internal body clock seems to dictate timing of different types of stroke - (8/16/2006)
Strokes will cost US $2.2 trillion by 2050 if prevention & treatment don't improve, according to recent study - (8/16/2006)
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Argatroban may promote opening of arteries following stroke - (8/15/2006)
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More than 40 percent of those surveyed in recent National Stroke Association survey report limited success with rehabilitation - (8/14/2006)
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Stroke patients taking the drug Lipitor(R) (atorvastatin calcium) seemed to reduce the rate of recurring strokes - (8/9/2006)
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Eating saturated fat can reduce the body's ability to prevent artery-clogging plaques - (8/8/2006)
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Current technology for brain cooling seems unlikely to help stroke patients - (8/4/2006)
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Report finds shortage of clot-busting treatment of stroke patients in British hospitals - (8/3/2006)
Study shows possible reason blood clots that cause strokes are hard to break up - (8/3/2006)
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Study shows that sleep apnea raises risk of ischemic stroke in elderly - (8/3/2006)
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Revised ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines on atrial fibrillation recommend that stroke risk should determine anti-clotting treatment for people with irregular heartbeat - (8/2/2006)
Study shows older age a risk factor for brain hemorrhage in patients both on and off warfarin - (8/2/2006)
Study shows possible link between certain gene variations and an increased stroke risk in young women - (8/1/2006)
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D-Pharm completes enrollment in DP-b99 clinical trial - (8/1/2006)
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July 2006
Device called the KineAssist in Chicago may help stroke patients improve motor function - (7/31/2006)
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Magnetic stimulation seems to improve motor function in stroke patients - (7/31/2006)
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Vienna study shows possible test to assess risk of recurring blood clots - (7/29/2006)
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Carotid artery stenting seems to be a safe treatment option for elderly in recent study - (7/27/2006)
A natural form of vitamin E called tocotrienol seems to protect against neurological damage from stroke - (7/18/2006)
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Rush University Medical Center to test investigational device for removing blood clots - (7/17/2006)
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Study shows that cardiac glycosides can protect brain cells from death after stroke - (7/16/2006)
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Osteoporosis drug Evista may increase the risk of stroke and blood clots - (7/13/2006)
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Healthy lifestyle seems to reduce women's stroke risk - (7/10/2006)
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June 2006
Study with rats suggests that stem cells may be help restore movement in stroke victims - (6/27/2006)
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Northstar Neuroscience announces completion of enrollment in Feasibility Study of Cortical Stimulation to Treat Stroke-Related Broca's Aphasia - (6/26/2006)
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Stroke Association study shows that young stroke survivors may not be diagnosed with stroke quickly enough - (6/25/2006)
Aaron Spelling dies from a stroke - (6/24/2006)
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Television producer Aaron Spelling suffers a stroke - (6/22/2006)
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Job loss appears to lead to higher stroke and heart attack risk - (6/21/2006)
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Study shows closed carotid cell stents to be superior to open cell stents in reducing risk of recurrent stroke - (6/21/2006)
Heart drugs may help shield brain cells from stroke - (6/20/2006)
Stroke Recovery Canada is thrilled to announce the availability of a new information resource for Canadian stroke survivors - (6/19/2006)
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Warfarin still seems to be the gold-standard for preventing stroke in patients with heart abnormality - (6/12/2006)
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UBC researchers find stroke death channel - (6/7/2006)
Mild impaired heart function may predispose a person to ischemic stroke - (6/2/2006)
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Functional electrical stimulation therapy can improve stroke recovery - (6/1/2006)
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May 2006
Stroke recovery and activity in the contralateral hemisphere - (5/30/2006)
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Possible early stroke link to Fabry disease - (5/29/2006)
Study shows that results of clipping and coiling of aneurysms are similar over time - (5/26/2006)
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Study shows that tirofiban seems to be safe and reduces six-month mortality after ischemic stroke - (5/24/2006)
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Results of study show that carotid endarterectomy is superior than angioplasty and stenting in the secondary prevention of stroke - (5/24/2006)
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Study seems to indicate that decompressive surgery combined with conservative treatment for malignant infarction improves patient survival - (5/24/2006)
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Study shows that clopidogrel plus aspirin is not significantly better than aspirin alone in preventing stroke - (5/24/2006)
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Fifteen-year follow-up shows poor long-term mortality for ischemic stroke patients with silent lacunar lesions - (5/23/2006)
Abciximab shows no benefits in emergency stroke treatment: Presented at ESC - (5/23/2006)
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Results from the ESPIRIT Trial seem to confirm that combination prevention treatment is superior to ASA alone - (5/22/2006)
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Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke appears to be safe in clinical practice according to study results - (5/21/2006)
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Study shows that the risk of major secondary ischaemic events is highest in patients with the combination of previous stroke plus TIA - (5/21/2006)
Danish observational study indicates that omission of anticoagulation in patients with stroke and atrial fibrillation nearly doubles risk of premature death - (5/19/2006)
Study shows a simple protocol that can predict whether a patient is at high risk for SAH - (5/18/2006)
Study indicates that rapid diagnosis of mini-strokes saves time and money – with no harm to patients - (5/18/2006)
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Mayo study finds that a hole in the heart does not seem to be a common cause of stroke in the general population - (5/17/2006)
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Study finds that closing holes in hearts of young stroke patients seems to be a successful treatment - (5/17/2006)
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New study of hand-brain function offers insight into recovery of hand muscle control for stroke survivors - (5/16/2006)
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Concentric Medical And The SITS Network announce partnership to initiate clinical study on Merci(R) Retrieval System - (5/16/2006)
NMR technique of imaging acidity in the brain could shed light on stroke treatment methods - (5/15/2006)
New compound appears to reduce stroke damage in rats - (5/15/2006)
Desensitization protocol may help overcome allergies to clopidogrel - (5/11/2006)
Poverty not linked with delay of timely stroke treatment, but age may increase stroke risk for some - (5/11/2006)
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Physicians and engineers pool resources to prevent stroke - (5/8/2006)
Screening for strokes and aneurysms before they occur - (5/4/2006)
New guidelines offer power to prevent stroke - (5/4/2006)
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Study shows that hyperintense MCA sign on an MRI may identify stroke victims at risk of skull hemorrhaging - (5/2/2006)
Early use of statins after coronary syndromes does not seem to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke or death - (5/2/2006)
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April 2006
Study shows that cortical stimulation seems to promote stroke recovery: Presented at AANS - (4/25/2006)
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Stroke-associated damage to brain structure may lead to heart attack - (4/25/2006)
Football billionaire Glazer recovering from stroke - (4/24/2006)
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Study with rats shows that exercise may aid in stroke recovery - (4/24/2006)
Study shows that triple-drug therapy seems to reduce stroke severity - (4/24/2006)
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Hand held device may enable speech for impaired stroke victims - (4/24/2006)
New formation of nerve cells and blood vessels found to occur earlier than expected after stroke - (4/22/2006)
New research links a third protein Calnexin to blood-clotting disorders - (4/20/2006)
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Calcium linked to stroke outcome - (4/10/2006)
Altering genetic blueprint of receptors in brain could help stroke victims avoid brain damage - (4/10/2006)
Stroke patients may be more likely to experience memory decline - (4/10/2006)
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Sharon to be 'permanently incapacitated' 100 days after stroke - (4/10/2006)
Stroke patients may be more likely to experience memory decline - (4/10/2006)
Altering AMPA receptors in animals improved their chances of surviving strokes and avoiding brain damage - (4/10/2006)
Stem cell transplants improve recovery in animal models for stroke - (4/7/2006)
Moderate drinking associated with better cognition in women - (4/6/2006)
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New device for stroke patients helps to restore hand mobility - (4/6/2006)
Study raises hope for rehabilitation of brain function in children after stroke - (4/6/2006)
Stenting with neuroprotection results in higher patient cognition: presented at SIR - (4/3/2006)

March 2006
Tenascin-C protein is key regulator of new cardiac blood vessel growth - implications for both prevention and treatment of heart attack and stroke - (3/28/2006)
Research shows that "bad" enzymes may benefit stroke victims days later - (3/27/2006)
First guidelines issued for management of peripheral artery disease - (3/24/2006)
Study shows that a patient's perception of his condition may affect treatment delays - (3/24/2006)
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Electrical stimulation boosts stroke recovery - (3/22/2006)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia is among the first in the nation to successfully use Wingspan stent system - (3/21/2006)
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. reports positive results of phase I clinical trial of NTx(TM)-265 - (3/16/2006)
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Patients urged not to stop treatment with clopidogrel (Plavix) without consulting their physician - (3/16/2006)
Study shows hope in stem cells replacing brain cells lost due to stroke, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders - (3/15/2006)
Phase II of study shows stroke drug NXY-059 to be safe in ICH - (3/15/2006)
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B vitamins may not cut stroke, heart attack risk - (3/14/2006)
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Nanotechnology may repair damaged brains - (3/14/2006)
Study finds aspirin to still be preeminent in stroke prevention - (3/12/2006)
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Stroke hits fashion master Oleg Cassini - (3/12/2006)
Poor blood pressure control ups stroke risk - (3/12/2006)
Can viper venom aid stroke patients? - (3/11/2006)
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Minorities, elderly may be missing lifesaving stroke treatment - (3/10/2006)
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White matter brain lesions in older patients previously thought to be a harmless part of aging, increase risk of stroke 3-fold - (3/7/2006)
Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett felled by stroke at age 45 - (3/7/2006)
Understanding the actions of others requires the frontal cortex - (3/6/2006)
Serotonin may play role in hardening of the arteries - (3/3/2006)
Study shows that restraining the use of one arm during therapy can increase the use of the contralateral arm in stroke patients - (3/3/2006)
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New route to stroke therapy could protect vulnerable neurons - (3/1/2006)
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February 2006
Retrospective study shows that smoking may increase the likelihood of CMB - (2/27/2006)
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Low-molecular-weight heparin appears more effective in ischemic stroke with large artery disease - (2/22/2006)
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Stroke patients regain ability to communicate through use of speech generating device - (2/20/2006)
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Study shows that stroke patients should receive telemetry for at least 24 hours after stroke detection - (2/20/2006)
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FibroGen reports FG-4539, HIF-PH Inhibitor, is neuroprotective in preclinical model of ischemic stroke - (2/20/2006)
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Birth-control patch may raise clot risk - (2/17/2006)
Study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows that strokes in children need to be recognized quickly - (2/17/2006)
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Viprinex (ancrod) stroke study presented at 2006 International Stroke Conference - (2/17/2006)
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Woman's natural estrogen tied to stroke - (2/17/2006)
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Study finds that 69.4% of ischemic stroke patients had blood flow restored in multicenter trial - (2/17/2006)
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Drug use linked to brain hemorrhage in young adults - (2/17/2006)
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Cost of strokes in Hispanics predicted to skyrocket - (2/17/2006)
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Medicare payments for stroke care not keeping pace with costs - (2/17/2006)
Amount of past smoking may affect stroke risk - (2/17/2006)
Study shows that IA drug delivery combined with more IV approach results in better outcomes - (2/16/2006)
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Ancrod Stroke Program announced at 2006 International Stroke Conference - (2/16/2006)
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Study indicates that newly diagnosed diabetics and young adults with diabetes have higher stroke risk - (2/16/2006)
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Study shows that stroke patients arriving to ER by ambulance treated differently than walk-ins - (2/16/2006)
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Kids learn more about strokes in the Kids Identifying and Defeating Stroke Project - (2/16/2006)
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Hospitals improve stroke care with guideline-driven approach - (2/16/2006)
New H-200 device may help stroke patients regain function - (2/7/2006)
Swiss study suggests that stroke survivors who stop taking asprin increase their risk of recurrence - (2/6/2006)
Mount Sinai School of Medicine launches a phase II clinical trial for new gene transfer drug study - (2/2/2006)

January 2006
FDA requests Nimodipine (Nimotop) label change - (1/31/2006)
Meta-analysis of cohort study finds that fruit and vegetable menu reduces stroke risk by about 25 percent - (1/30/2006)
Migraine therapy shows promise for stroke recovery in Canadian study and can be administered up to 12 hours post stroke - (1/27/2006)
Penn study identifies patients who seem most at-risk for secondary strokes - (1/27/2006)
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New guidelines address how to prevent a second stroke, TIA - (1/25/2006)
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Stroke modeled with increased precision - (1/24/2006)
New Zealand study shows that Maori and Pacific islanders have increasing incidence of stroke - (1/24/2006)
Research suggests it may be appropriate for some patients with ICH who are at elevated risk of ischemic stroke to safely take aspirin - (1/24/2006)
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Tiny ultrasound seems to dissolve clots faster, more effectively - (1/23/2006)
Study finds that moderate alcohol use seems to cut the risk of stroke - (1/18/2006)
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Trial for recombinant activated factor VIIa as a potential treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage is under way - (1/17/2006)
Duke meta-analysis shows that aspirin seems to prevent strokes in women and heart attacks in men - (1/17/2006)
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Korean study shows that Prozac may counter emotional turmoil after stroke - (1/13/2006)
Study shows Mexican Americans appear to have smaller, non-lobar ICH but a higher rate of ICH than non-Hispanic whites - (1/10/2006)
Researchers discover new way to stimulate brain to release antioxidants that can protect against oxidative stress resulting from ischemic stroke - (1/9/2006)
Review shows a need for improved treatment of depression in elderly stroke patients - (1/9/2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers cerebral hemorrhage - (1/4/2006)
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Aspirin use linked to greater risk of dying in the first 3 months following ICH compared with non-users of aspirin - (1/3/2006)
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University of California, San Diego laser technique creates and images blood clots in real time - (1/3/2006)
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