Outcomes for acute stroke better with mobile stroke units
Utility-weighted disability outcomes at 90 days better with mobile stroke units versus standard management with emergency medical services
Stroke
Antioxidant drug reverses process responsible for heart attacks and strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots, according to a study by researchers at the University of Reading, based in the U.K.
High-intensity, quicker rehab boosts stroke recovery, analysis shows
Stroke patients who take part in a high-intensity, early-start rehabilitation program show greater recovery than those receiving low-intensity rehab, according to an analysis by researchers in London and Barcelona. Their results suggest that the standard of care for stroke patients offered by many healthcare systems should be reevaluated.
FDA warns of heart-related events for arthritis drug Xeljanz and others in its class
The agency is requiring a warning label on the arthritis and ulcerative colitis drugs Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) and two other drugs in this class, citing an increased risk of adverse health events.
Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk for stroke recurrence
Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having two or more components of metabolic syndrome predict recurrence
Signs of cognitive, functional decline may precede first stroke by 10 years
New findings suggest that people accumulate brain pathologies that may measurably impact their lives well before a stroke occurs, investigators say.
Tai chi shows promise to help stroke survivors overcome depression and anxiety
After eight weeks of tai chi, the researchers observed “significant reductions” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress compared with baseline, along with better sleep efficiency, less wakefulness after sleep onset, and less time awake.
Low-sodium DASH diet may have rapid effect on heart health, new research finds
A newly published study has for the first time linked a DASH-low sodium diet to cardiovascular markers of heart strain, injury and inflammation, investigators say.
After decade of progress, diabetes control loses steam as first-line therapies go underused
Reinvigorating the use of first-line therapies such as statins, metformin, ACE inhibitors or ARB is key to getting care and outcomes back on track, investigators say.
Prediabetes wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system, clinicians warned
Prediabetes may be more destructive to the heart and vascular system than many clinicians realize, nearly doubling the risk of adverse events, according a new study to be presented at next week’s ACC conference.
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