Secondary analysis gives blood thinner apixaban nod over warfarin
Apixaban (Eliquis) may present fewer risks for stroke patients than warfarin, the study found. Meanwhile, anticoagulant use has risen in nursing homes.
Stroke
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, February 25
McKnight’s announces Women of Distinction 2020 Hall of Honor, including chief nursing officers and VPs–clinical services … Large study finds different foods linked to different types of stroke … Bundled payments have not led to ‘cherry-picking’ of patients for joint replacement surgery … Watch for and treat subtle depression before it escalates, says geriatric psychiatrist
Shingles vaccine cuts stroke risk in older adults, researchers find
The zoster vaccine live appears to do double duty, preventing stroke along with shingles, according to a new study.
Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
Frequent tea consumption tied to lower heart disease, stroke and mortality risk
People who consume tea three or more times per week have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, say researchers.
A first stroke can unleash dangerous heart problems in the elderly
Seniors with no history of heart disease are at high risk of dangerous cardiac events within 30 days of their first stroke, a study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 3
Boosting gut health improves stroke recovery in mice … A break from alcohol may ease symptoms of atrial fibrillation, study finds … Long-term androgen deprivation in prostate cancer treatment tied to dementia risk
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 13
Older adults with hypothyroidism face elevated mortality risk … Long night’s sleep, long midday naps raise stroke risk … New quality measures introduced for older adults’ diabetes care … Deaths in nursing facilities, hospitals decline while those at home, hospice rise
Study questions aspirin’s effectiveness in preventing CVD, cancer
People who have not experienced a heart attack or stroke should not consume aspirin each day for prevention, say researchers.
Stroke survivors can get therapy via virtual reality platform, study finds
Multi-user mode appears to be particularly engaging in a VR platform that brings together stroke survivors and remote rehabilitation therapists.
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