Risk for stroke increased in association with insomnia symptoms
Jun 09, 2023
The association was stronger in participants younger than 50 years; mediators included diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.
Disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status
Jul 17, 2024
Uninsured patients had the lowest odds of facility versus home discharge and home healthcare discharge versus home without home healthcare.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
Leisure-time physical activity at all levels beneficial for stroke prevention
Mar 06, 2024
Below-target and ideal leisure-time physical activity significantly reduced stroke risk compared with no LTPA in studies identifying three levels of LTPA.
Regular use of laxatives linked to risk for all-cause dementia
Feb 23, 2023
Risk for all-cause, vascular dementia was increased with number of regularly used laxative types
Radon exposure linked to increased risk for stroke in women
Feb 01, 2024
Stroke risk was significantly elevated at concentrations ranging from 2 to 4 pCi/L, below the US EPA Radon Action Level.
Psychological distress common for family surrogates of stroke patients
Dec 27, 2023
Psychological distress was commonly seen among family surrogates who made decisions about life-sustaining treatments.
Tech-enabled observations of heart conditions before and after stroke lead to better treatment options,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Irregular heartbeats that occur in post-stroke patients are different from other, unrelated heart conditions, researchers say.
ASA: Nearly one in five people develop dementia after stroke
Feb 08, 2024
In the first year after stroke, there is an almost threefold higher risk for dementia.
Virtual ‘twin’ concept could save stroke victims by predicting treatment, surgery outcomes
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 08, 2023
By creating a virtual “twin” on the spot, physicians and surgeons could evaluate and “perform” various procedures for stroke victims.