Nonphysician-implemented multifaceted intervention beneficial in HTN
Jun 20, 2024
Significant reductions were seen in total cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also were seen for those younger than 60 years.
Extreme temperatures linked to increased risk for stroke death
May 24, 2024
Countries with low gross domestic product per capita have an increased risk for heat-related hemorrhagic stroke mortality.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Social determinants of health impact poststroke mortality risk
May 20, 2024
The strongest associations were seen for educational and income attainment.
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.
Burden of stroke attributable to high temperature increasing
Apr 12, 2024
Low temperature currently contributes to the main burden, but the burden due to high temperature is increasing rapidly.
Social, environmental adversities increase risk for heart disease, stroke
Mar 29, 2024
Even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors, environmental factors were independently tied to higher risk.
Mental health conditions up for partners, children of stroke survivors
Mar 19, 2024
An increase was seen in mental health conditions and self-harm and suicide for partners and adult children of stroke survivors.
Neurological conditions ranked as leading cause of disability-adjusted life years globally
Mar 15, 2024
Between 1990 and 2021, there was an 18.2 percent increase in the global DALY counts attributed to those conditions
Overall stroke rates down, but hemorrhagic stroke up in recent years
Mar 11, 2024
Overall stroke mortality decline slowed, with variations seen by age
and region.