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Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, even those younger than 40 years, according to a study...
Race, Insurance Stop Many Hispanics From Getting Post-Stroke Care
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Hispanic people – particularly those without insurance – are less likely to get the additional care needed to recover from a stroke, a new study finds. Hispanic folks are...
Disparities in Post-Acute Stroke Care Depend on Insurance Status
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Insurance-dependent racial and ethnic disparities and regional variations are seen in post-acute service utilization after stroke, according to a study published online...
U.S. Stroke Survival Is Improving, But Race Still Plays Role
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – There's good news and bad for stroke survival in the United States: New research shows that Americans are now more likely to survive long-term, but that's more true for...
Chronic Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 – Chronic loneliness is associated with increased risk of stroke after adjustment for depressive symptoms and social isolation, according to a study published online June 24 in...
Loneliness Can Raise Older People's Odds for Stroke
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests. A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness...
Despite Falling Out of Favor With Doctors, Daily Aspirin Still Popular
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – For decades, millions of Americans popped a low-dose aspirin each day to lower their heart risks. Then, accumulated data prompted the nation's two leading cardiology groups...
Modifying Homes for Stroke Survivors Helps Them Stay Independent
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 – Everyday tasks like taking a shower or navigating stairs can be risky business for folks in the aftermath of a stroke. But grab bars, shower seats, ramps and other safety...
Reteplase Superior to Alteplase Within 4.5 Hours of Ischemic Stroke
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 – Reteplase is noninferior to alteplase for patients with ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours after symptom onset, according to a study published online June 14 in the New...
Low-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants Tied to More Bleeding Episodes
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on low doses of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have more bleeding episodes than those on standard doses, according to a study...
Delay in Hospital Arrival After Stroke Linked to Social Vulnerability
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Areas with a high incidence of delay in hospital arrival after ischemic stroke are characterized by increased social vulnerability, according to a study published online May...
Infarct Size Does Not Affect Treatment Effect of Early Versus Late DOAC
TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – For individuals with minor, moderate, or major stroke, the treatment effect of early versus late direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) initiation does not differ, according to a...
Stroke Rates Are Rising, Especially Among the Young
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – The rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows. That was true even among the young: The...
Social Determinants of Health Impact Poststroke Mortality Risk
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Social determinants of health have a cumulative impact on poststroke mortality, according to a study presented at the the annual European Stroke Organization Conference, held...
Prehospital Reduction in BP Does Not Improve Stroke Outcomes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – For patients with acute stroke, prehospital reduction in blood pressure does not affect functional outcomes, according to a study published online May 16 in the New England...
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