Stroke October 29, 2015 Popular cholesterol drugs may make flu vaccine less effective Millions of people who take statins to lower cholesterol may not get maximum protection from flu vaccines, two new studies suggest.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Less invasive heart valve surgery safe for patients in their 90s A modern technique for replacing heart valves without major surgery is safe even for very elderly patients, researchers say.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Vitamin C linked to reduced stroke risk, study shows Eating foods high in vitamin C, such as strawberries, peppers or broccoli, may be linked to a reduced risk for stroke.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Decisions, delays keep patients from timely stroke treatment Time is critical when someone has a stroke, but care can be delayed when victims, bystanders or even health workers don’t recognize the emergency, a new study in the UK finds.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues Spouses of stroke survivors may themselves face lasting mental and physical health issues, according to a new study.
Stroke October 28, 2015 'I had a stroke at 38 years old': One woman's story I wasn’t supposed to have a stroke. I was 38 years old, a mom in “perfect” health.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Low-cost tech helps brain-injured patients speak A week before Maggie Worthen was due to graduate from Smith College, she suffered a severe brain stem stroke that left her unable to move or speak. She was only 22.
Stroke October 28, 2015 US strokes, stroke deaths decreased over past decades The number of Americans having strokes and the number dying following strokes decreased over the past 20 years, according to a new study.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Using ocular ultrasounds to measure brain pressure may help predict stroke patients’ death risk Examining the eyes is clinicians’ first line of action when a patient complains about a headache that won’t go away.