Stroke diagnosis and rehab gaining from new AI, robotics innovations
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
New tech for stroke, including AI and a robotic hip device, aims to improve treatment at every stage from diagnosis to recovery.
ACP: Recommendations developed for newer type 2 diabetes medications
Apr 22, 2024
A strong recommendation was given for the addition of an SGLT-2 or GLP-1 agonist to metformin, and lifestyle modifications.
Light therapy innovations help sustain a light heart, benefit circulatory conditions, too
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 18, 2024
The benefits of chronologically timed light therapy now extend to lowering the risk for heart disease, a new study shows.
Risk for CKD, CVD lower for adults with evidence of type 2 diabetes remission
Jan 26, 2024
Significantly lower risks of chronic kidney disease and composite cardiovascular disease measure were seen for those with any remission.
Artificial intelligence feasible for localizing acute stroke lesions
Mar 27, 2024
GPT-4 generated accurate neuroanatomical localization and detailed clinical reasoning based on processing of raw text from H&P.
Upcoming ‘stroke boot camp’ will evaluate new smartphone app for rehab
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
A new smartphone app for stroke rehabilitation will be evaluated during an upcoming “stroke boot camp” at Chapman University.
Cannabis use linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Feb 28, 2024
Proportionately lower log odds were seen for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and composite outcome for days of use between zero and 30 a month.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.