by Kaiser Permanente Both numbers in a blood pressure reading—the “upper” systolic and the “lower” diastolic—independently predicted the risk of heart attack or stroke in a very large Kaiser Permanente study that included more than 36 million blood pressure readings from more than 1 million people. The study, which was published today in the New England Journal...
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These Are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke That You Should Never Ignore
With heat waves hitting Europe and the United States, health experts are warning people to be careful when exercising or working in the sun. Too much exposure to the heat can cause serious health problems, including heat stroke. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses are excessive sweating, light-headedness, and rapid breathing. If you exercise in the heat be sure to hydrate properly and try to work out before 10...
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Virtual rehab: How ‘gamification’ can help stroke recovery
by University of East Anglia Researchers at the University of East Anglia are pioneering virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation for stroke survivors, using low cost video game technology. They have worked with industry collaborator Evolv to create a new gaming platform to improve the lives of stroke patients suffering from complex neurological syndromes caused by their stroke. The new technology,...
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How to help patients recover after a stroke
Researchers propose new approach to post-stroke rehabilitation NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS The existing approach to brain stimulation for rehabilitation after a stroke does not take into account the diversity of lesions and the individual characteristics of patients’ brains. This was the conclusion made by researchers of the Higher School of Economics (HSE University)...
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New therapy promotes vascular repair following stroke
by University of Zurich Following a stroke, antibodies that inhibit the signaling molecule Nogo-A can help repair blood vessels in the affected brain regions. This also promotes the regaining of motor functions, researchers at the University of Zurich have shown in a mouse model. The study opens up new avenues for treatment. Each year, around 16,000 people in Switzerland and 15 million people worldwide...
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ReWalk Exo-Suit Gets Green Light in U.S., Europe to Aid Stroke Recovery
ReWalk Robotics, a company with offices in Marlborough, Massachusetts and Yokneam Ilit, Israel, won FDA approval and a CE mark for its ReStore Exo-Suit, clearing the device for sale in the United States and EU countries. The ReStore Exo-Suit had its beginnings at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. It is made of a soft wrap that is placed around a...
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Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Furthermore, no association was found in carriers of the APOE4 phenotype, which affects cholesterol metabolism...
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Using Antibiotics For More Than 2 Months Increases Women’s Risk For Heart Attack And Stroke
By Allan Adamson Women who use antibiotics over a long period face increased risk of suffering from heart attack or stroke. Using antibiotics for more than two months may increase risk of heart disease by destroying good bacteria in the gut. Duration Of Antibiotic Use And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In the new study, researchers looked at the data of 36,429 women spanning between 2004 and 2012. The participants were at least 60 years old when the...
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Scientists found new drugs for stroke and dementia in the shelves of pharmacies
Recovering after stroke is extremely difficult. Not only you have to try to live with the changes presented by the disease, you also have to understand the risk of developing a secondary stroke at any time. A team of scientists led by the Universities of Edinburgh and Nottingham have just made a step towards better treatments that prevent recurrence of types...
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Half Wrist-Watch’ Worn Around Leg Can Slash Risk Of Deadly Blood Clots In Stroke Patients
By Naia Carlos Tech Times Patients who are recovering from a stroke are vulnerable to potentially fatal blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism or VTE. Fortunately, medical experts have discovered a tool that helps keep these incidents at bay. Researchers found that using a “half wristwatch” device, known as the geko, on the leg actually helps decrease the risk of these blood clots in stroke patients. Medical Experts Try Using The...