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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

Exploring the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy will explore the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia, thanks to a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

9 Jun 2023

Transient ischemic attack with incomplete neurovascular imaging linked to higher risk of subsequent stroke

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days.

8 Jun 2023

Study shows how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic

In patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, immune cells in the brain known as microglia that normally fulfill beneficial functions become harmful to neurons, leading to cognitive dysfunction and motor impairment.

8 Jun 2023

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

An experimental drug already tested as a potential treatment for cancer, lung disease, and Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of atherosclerosis that leads to heart disease, a new study shows.

8 Jun 2023

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

A study of the DNA of more than 55,000 people worldwide has shed light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after we have eaten, with implications for our understanding of how the process goes wrong in type 2 diabetes.

8 Jun 2023

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

Treating children with cardiomyopathy should be personalized based on the root cause, symptoms and progression of the condition in each child , according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 Jun 2023

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers examined the occurrence and patient risk factors involved in pneumothorax.

8 Jun 2023

Safety surveillance suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is safe for young children

Researchers presented the results of their rapid cycle analysis safety surveillance, which is a weekly surveillance monitoring of monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among all children below five years enrolled in the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD).

8 Jun 2023

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

Prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, 5% of people with a type of epilepsy called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, according to a new study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

Most adults with diabetes do not receive prompt outpatient care after heart failure hospitalization

More than half of Medicaid-covered adults in Alabama with Type 2 diabetes did not receive follow-up health care within the recommended two-week period following hospitalization for newly-diagnosed heart failure, according to new research.

7 Jun 2023

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

The first time Craig Hawkins arrived at the free physical therapy clinic, the aftereffects of his stroke weighed heavy. He rolled up in a wheelchair with a tracheotomy, and had already exhausted his medical benefits.

7 Jun 2023

Long Covid-related fatigue impacts daily lives of patients more than some cancers

Fatigue is the symptom that most significantly impacts the daily lives of long Covid patients, and can affect quality of life more than some cancers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Exeter.

7 Jun 2023

Review finds no indications of serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccines given to young children

A review of more than 245,000 doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines given to young children (most of them age 4 and younger) found no indications of serious side effects.

6 Jun 2023

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are delving deep into the non-coding genome to unravel the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation and hypertension (high blood pressure) – the leading cause of cardiovascular disease affecting 1.25 billion people worldwide.

6 Jun 2023

Umbrella review assesses the association between artificially sweetened beverages and health outcomes

A recent umbrella review evaluated the associations between ASBs and health outcomes.

6 Jun 2023

Is there radiographic evidence of premature brain aging in individuals with type 1 diabetes?

Researchers identified brain regions most affected in middle-aged and older adults with type I diabetes.

6 Jun 2023

Microparticle-delivered therapy likely to be the first step toward stopping autoimmune diseases

According to the federal government's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, nearly 3 million people worldwide -; with almost a third in the United States -; are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disabling neurological disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks nerves feeding information to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Although rarely fatal, MS can lead to long-term disabilities, and impair movement, muscle control, vision and cognition.

6 Jun 2023

Cutting-edge virtual blood vessel technology could benefit patients with heart disease

Patients with heart disease could benefit from less extensive interventions thanks to cutting-edge technology that creates 3D computer models of blood flow through the heart's arteries, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society in Manchester.

5 Jun 2023

Study highlights strikingly low numbers of defibrillators being used during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

Defibrillators are being used in just one in ten cardiac arrests where the lifesaving devices are available, according to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference in Manchester.

5 Jun 2023

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Further Reading

Exploring the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia

Transient ischemic attack with incomplete neurovascular imaging linked to higher risk of subsequent stroke

Study shows how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Safety surveillance suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is safe for young children

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

Most adults with diabetes do not receive prompt outpatient care after heart failure hospitalization

The HEART Clinic keeps rehab within the reach for stroke, Parkinson’s patients

Long Covid-related fatigue impacts daily lives of patients more than some cancers

Review finds no indications of serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccines given to young children

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

Umbrella review assesses the association between artificially sweetened beverages and health outcomes

Is there radiographic evidence of premature brain aging in individuals with type 1 diabetes?

Microparticle-delivered therapy likely to be the first step toward stopping autoimmune diseases

Cutting-edge virtual blood vessel technology could benefit patients with heart disease

Study highlights strikingly low numbers of defibrillators being used during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

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