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Some Coronavirus Patients Show Signs of Stroke, Seizures and Confusion
Doctors have observed neurological symptoms, including confusion, stroke and seizures, in a small subset of Covid-19 patients.
6 hours ago - NY Times - 4 articles
Taking Baths May Be Good for Your Heart
Daily baths reduced the risk of heart disease and stroke.
11 hours ago - NY Times
Is That Nostalgia You're Feeling?
Since the start of social-distancing measures in New York City, I've made a habit of scrolling through my Instagram profile every night, thinking about how bizarre it is that I...
12 hours ago - The Atlantic
Surgery and TAVR Patients Have Similar 2-Year Outcomes
]]> - Two years after treatment with transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery, the minimally invasive treatment remains statistically superior in preventing the primary...
15 hours ago - MedPage Today
TWILIGHT Benefits of Dropping Aspirin Hold Up in Diabetes
Treatment with ticagrelor alone shows no increase in bleeding, MI, or stroke after percutaneous coronary intervention in the TWILIGHT trial subanalysis. Medscape Medical News
16 hours ago - Medscape
Heavy Drinking Linked to Larger Waistline
In older adults aged 59 and over, heavy drinking is associated with larger waistline and increased stroke risk, stated new study,
1 day ago - Medindia Health
Two newer types of diabetes medications show heart and kidney benefits
Two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability to reduce major heart complications, including heart attack, stroke and death...
1 day ago - News Medical
Analyzing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions
New research shows analyzing the brains of stroke victims just days after the stroke allows researchers to link various speech functions to different parts of the brain, an...
1 day ago - ScienceDaily
Kidney Disease Belt Mimics Stroke Belt, With Higher Organ Needs
In the first description of an 'end-stage renal disease belt', authors note an increased burden on the kidney donor system. Medscape Medical News
1 day ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Knowing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke can help save lives
Stroke Foundation is reminding Australians it is vital to call triple zero (000) immediately if they suspect a stroke.
1 day ago - News Medical
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