No fracture risk found for new diabetes drug … Both blood pressure components predict stroke, heart attack … First U.S. state sepsis regulation tied to lower death rates
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 8
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
A protein preserves vision in some diabetic patients … Smoking triples deaths from heart disease … Low cholesterol may boost hemorrhagic stroke risk … No more smiley face chart? Startup markets...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 3
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Drug prices surge in 2019 … FDA clarifies need for new heart failure meds … Immune cell suppression reduces stroke damage in mice … Virginia Tech’s universal flu vaccine researchers granted $3...
For many with dementia, statins truly are a lifesaver
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2019
Statin users with dementia have a 22% lower risk of death when compared to non-users, according to new research.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2019
UTIs, other infections may trigger stroke … Deep sleep sound stimulation improves recall … Clinicians ‘see’ patients’ pain using augmented reality … Flu vaccine effectiveness disappoints …...
One-hour brain boost: Therapy holds promise for people with neurological illness
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2019
Just one hour of neurofeedback brain training leads to improved brain activity, suggesting avenues for future therapy in neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease and stroke.
Small effort, big gains: 30 minutes of exercise may help prevent lethal form of stroke
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
Thirty minutes of weekly exercise may offer protection against subarachnoid hemorrhage [SAH], a life-threatening type of stroke, says a new report.
Test that predicts stroke in high-risk patients may show promise for preventive care
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
A blood test to predict stroke risk in people with diabetes may lead to more effective stroke prevention in other high-risk populations, say investigators.
Diets lacking in fruits and vegetables cause millions of cardiovascular deaths
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke are linked to inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, according to a study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Seniors who reside in areas with high pollution levels face higher arterial disease risk, study says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
Atherosclerosis and long-term exposure to air pollution may go hand-in-hand, according to a new study.