Chronic loneliness linked to increased risk of stroke
Jun 28, 2024
Individuals with consistently high loneliness patterns over time had a significantly higher incident stroke risk.
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.
Endocrine Society, June 1-4
Jun 20, 2024
The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of obesity, endocrine disorders, diabetes, and growth hormone and thyroid diseases.
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
Apr 23, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,...
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.
Researchers optimistic that AI could soon help identify where in brain stroke damage has occurred
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
AI shows promise in being able to pinpoint brain lesions, based only on patient health history and neurological exams, a new study showed.
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.
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.
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.
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.