ISC 2013: Stroke Survivors and Suicidal Thoughts
Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves...
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ISC 2013: Southern Diet Could Raise Stroke Risk
Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research...
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ISC 2013: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hemorrhagic Stroke
The Particulars: Currently, there is no specific, evidence-based targeted treatment that has been...
Read MoreISC 2013: A Novel Approach to Treating Stroke Patients
The Particulars: Currently, the only treatment to relieve swelling of the brain caused by a severe ischemic stroke is craniotomy. A novel intravenous formulation of glyburide (RP-1127), a diabetes drug, may prevent such...
Read MoreISC 2013: Improving Door-to-Needle Times
The Particulars: Recent studies suggest that less than 30% of patients treated with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) are imaged within 25 minutes or received IV tPA within 60 minutes of ED arrival. Using a model...
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ISC 2013: Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers
Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their...
Read MoreISC 2013: Tai Chi May Reduce Falls in Adult Stroke Survivors
Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2013. Compared to survivors receiving usual care or participating in a...
Read MoreISC 2013: Marijuana & High Stroke Risk in Young Adults
Marijuana, the most widely used illicit drug, may double stroke risk in young adults, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2013. In a New Zealand study, ischemic...
Read MoreISC 2013: Native Hawaiians Have Bleeding Strokes at Earlier Age
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have more bleeding strokes at an earlier age than other people independent of methamphetamine abuse, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International...
Read MoreISC 2013: TBI Common in Combat Soldiers
U.S. soldiers in combat often suffer constricted blood vessels and increased pressure in the brain — significant complications of traumatic brain injuries, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s...
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Ravicti Approved for Chronic Management of Some Urea Cycle Disorders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate) for the...
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Kynamro Approved for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kynamro (mipomersen sodium) injection as an...
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FDA Approves Three Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved three new related products for use with diet...
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International Stroke Conference 2013
New research is being presented at the 2013 International Stroke Conference, from February 6-8 in...
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STS 2013: Identifying Small, High-Risk Lung Tumors
The Particulars: Currently, there is no reliable method for identifying pathologically staged,...
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STS 2013: CABG Bests PCI in Long-Term Outcomes
The Particulars: Optimal treatment approaches vary in the treatment of stable, multivessel...
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STS 2013: Lung Transplants From Heavy Smokers
The Particulars: The general consensus among experts is that lung transplantation using donor...
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STS 2013: Feasibility Test of Volume Criteria for T Staging
Purpose: Size criteria have been used as a gold standard for a long time in cancer staging of all...
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STS 2013: Suction or Waterseal Drainage After Lung Resection?
Purpose: Pleural suction is used after lung resection in order to promote lung expansion and...
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STS 2013: Tri-Modality Therapy for Superior Sulcus NSCLC
Purpose: Trimodality therapy incorporating preoperative chemotherapy (cisplatin-etoposide,...
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