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Stroke557

New front opens in battle against stroke
Scientists identify main component of brain repair after stroke
Discovery could lead to better recovery after stroke
Brain damage during stroke may point to source of addiction
Having a stroke? Where you are makes a huge difference in your treatment
Key protein may affect risk of stroke
Poor sleep associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke

▸Severely impaired stroke survivors regain arm function after intensive physical therapy

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Stroke: not just an adult's condition
New Insights Into Obesity and Smoking Stroke Paradoxes
A game-changer for stroke treatment
Effectiveness of new stroke treatment confirmed
Cold packs on cheeks, hands and feet may help combat heat stroke
Mental practice and physical therapy effective treatment for stroke, research shows
Brain scan study shows clot-busting drug benefits stroke patients
Stroke classification system called TOAST is easy to use and effective
Sweet nanoparticles target stroke
Magnetic nanoparticles could stop blood clot-caused strokes
Motorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke
Anti-epilepsy drug preserves brain function after stroke
LSU Health New Orleans makes discovery key to preventing blindness and stroke devastation
Stroke damage mechanism identified
Medical costs for stroke survivors stay high 10 years on
For brain hemorrhage, risk of death is lower at high-volume hospitals
Rural hospitals replicate experiences of big city stroke care
Genetic test reveals risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke
Stroke researchers explore implications of ipsilateral spatial neglect after stroke
Too many stroke patients miss out on the window to regain crucial functions
Genes causing pediatric glaucoma contribute to future stroke
Aspirin may reduce the risks of reoccurring blood clots
Increased risk of stroke in people with cognitive impairment
Northwestern Medicine researchers discover new way to prevent some strokes
Stroke hospitalizations are up among middle-aged blacks in South Carolina
Migrating stem cells possible new focus for stroke treatment
Groups call for more exercise after stroke
How Does Stress Increase Your Risk for Stroke and Heart Attack?
Stroke: the risks, symptoms and increasing awareness
Virtual reality games may improve stroke recovery
Geomagnetic storms may influence risk of stroke
Hope for better drugs to treat stroke and heart attacks
Genetic disorder causing strokes and vascular inflammation in children has been discovered
Study IDs new cause of brain bleeding immediately after stroke
Study links severe sleep apnea to increased risk of stroke, cancer and death
ER doctors commonly miss more strokes among women, minorities and younger patients
Stroke risk higher after shingles, but antiviral drugs may provide protection
Blood-brain barrier repair after stroke may prevent chronic brain deficits
MU Study Suggests New Rehabilitation Methods for Amputees and Stroke Patients
Death of partner associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke
Rebuilding the brain after stroke
Weather changes may be linked with stroke hospitalization, death
U.S. group issues stroke prevention guidelines just for women
New global stroke repository offers regional comparative statistics
Residual activity 'hot spots' in the brain key for vision recovery in stroke patients
Anxiety linked to stroke risk
Stroke risk 'higher at start of warfarin treatment'
Anxiety linked to higher long-term risk of stroke
Novel rehabilitation device improves motor skills after stroke
More walking tied to lower stroke risk among men
Edoxaban Effective in Preventing Stroke, Reducing Bleeding and Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
New case studies link smoking synthetic marijuana with stroke in healthy, young adults
Effect of reducing blood pressure with medications immediately following ischemic stroke
Higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke found in food desert
'Smarter' blood pressure guidelines could prevent many more heart attacks and strokes
Ultrasound device combined with clot-buster safe for stroke, say UTHealth researchers
Flu shot halves risk of heart attack or stroke in people with history of heart attack, study finds
Excessive alcohol consumption increases the progression of atherosclerosis and the risk of stroke
High blood pressure during pregnancy could elevate the risk of a future stroke
Toward a urine test for detecting blood clots
New data-driven machine learning method effectively flags risk for post-stroke dangers
Researchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke Recovery
Vitamin B supplements might reduce your risk of stroke
Different hormone therapy formulations may pose different risks for heart attack and stroke
FDA Says Bleeding Risk with Dabigatran Is Same as with Warfarin
Racial/ethnic differences in outcomes following subarachnoid hemorrhage
MRI may predict heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes
A new form of aspirin to overcome 'aspirin resistance'
Diabetic stroke risk after AMI drops in 10 year period
New, 'robust' treatment for stroke uses genetic material from bone marrow
Your eyes may hold clues to stroke risk
Stroke declines dramatically, still higher in Mexican Americans
Robot uses steerable needles to treat brain clots
Procedure may reduce stroke risk with irregular heartbeat
Study Shows Combination Stroke Therapy Safe and Effective
A new player in brain disease and stroke
A new weapon against stroke
Drug Combo May Cut Stroke Risk After TIA
Have a brain injury? You may be at higher risk for stroke
New risk assessment tool to predict stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
1 in 4 stroke patients suffer PTSD
Earlier treatment following stroke linked with reduced risk of in-hospital death
Technique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage
Safe for stroke patients to continue blood thinners before minor surgical procedures
One in three stroke emergencies don’t use EMS
Teenage Years in the Stroke Belt
Teen years may be critical in later stroke risk
Increase potassium and cut salt to reduce stroke risk
Chronic pain common after strokes caused by clots
Certified stroke centers more likely to give clot-busting drugs
First of its kind study in Canada looks at who is taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke
Telestroke Program Increases "Golden Hour" Access to Stroke Care by 40 Percent
Garbled text messages may be the only symptoms of stroke
Clogged heart arteries can foreshadow stroke
Doctor Says Iraqi President Speaking After Stroke
Women share stories of health, survival at heart, stroke seminar
Antioxidants may not ward off strokes, dementia
Walking linked to fewer strokes in women
Strokes associated with surgery can be devastating
Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke
Infant, child stroke survivors prone to seizures, epilepsy
Some stroke patients whose life support is withdrawn may have achieved a less-than-ideal
Clot-retrieval devices failed to improve stroke-related disability
Smoking marijuana associated with higher stroke risk in young adults
Tai Chi exercise may reduce falls in adult stroke survivors
Stem cells aid recovery from stroke
Oxygen Chamber Can Boost Brain Repair
Studies provide new insights into brain-behavior relationships
Depressed stroke survivors may face triple the risk of death
Disappearing bacterium may protect against stroke
UGA research offers new targets for stroke treatments
Silent stroke can cause Parkinson's disease
Even the smallest stroke can damage brain tissue and impair cognitive function
Fatal Strokes Strike Distressed Seniors
Distress Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke
Unhealthy behaviors could slow progress in reducing heart disease, stroke
Brain angioplasty and stents found safe and effective for stroke patients
Fruits, Vegetables Linked With Lower Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke: Study
Drug, alcohol abuse tied to early-life strokes: study
Autoimmune disease linked to pregnancy loss, stroke more often than you'd expect
Couple of weekly portions of oily fish can help ward off stroke
Brain Hemorrhage Less Deadly in Kids
Study shows PFO closure may be superior to medical therapy in preventing stroke
Nixing Time Wasters Speeds Stroke Treatment
Safety results of intra-arterial stem cell clinical trial for stroke presented
Study sees rise in young stroke sufferers
Sleep apnea plays dual role in stroke
Smoking clouds the brain after stroke
Expand telestroke in all provinces to save lives, reduce disability
"Mini" stroke can cause major disability, may warrant clot-busters
Parental divorce linked to stroke in males
Heavy drinking may lead to stroke earlier in life
Smoking After Stroke Triples Risk of Death Within Year: Study
Diabetes can DOUBLE your risk of stroke
More strokes after bypass than stent procedures
Coach could be key in helping stroke patients
New stroke treatments becoming a reality
Electrical brain stimulation can alleviate swallowing disorders after stroke
Psychological distress increases risk of death from stroke
Contraceptive pill, ring tied to higher stroke risk
Innovations in anticoagulation for stroke prevention
Re-Defining Future Stroke Risk among Pre-Diabetics
Safe, simple eye test may help save lives by preventing stroke
Low vitamin D in diet increases stroke risk in Japanese-Americans
Taking cholesterol drugs in hospital may improve stroke outcomes
1 in 4 stroke patients discontinue prescription drugs within 3 months
Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
How to minimize stroke damage
Warfarin Edges Out Aspirin in Heart Failure
Stroke Victims Not Receiving Timely Diagnosis, Care
Study finds soda consumption increases overall stroke risk
Low-Fat Dairy Skims Off Stroke Risk
Smoking Menthol Cigarettes Tied to Stroke
Post-Stroke Depression Undertreated
Study finds paramedics skilled in identifying strokes
Residual Stroke Risk with Warfarin Low
Stroke risk lower among women who drink moderately: study
Treating psoriasis to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Closing hole in the heart no better than drugs in preventing strokes
Younger diabetes diagnoses may mean earlier strokes
Citrus fruits can cut stroke risk
Eating citrus fruit may lower women's stroke risk
High total cholesterol may be risk factor for ischemic stroke
Promising new compound for treating stroke
Is Clot-Busting Drug Safe for Kids with Strokes?
Diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke risks: study
Warning over air pollution link to stroke: research
Who Will Benefit From Stroke Drug? New Score Can Help Decide
Genetic variant increases risk of common type stroke
Stroke victims recover much better after temporary stent procedure
New Device Removes Stroke-Causing Blood Clots Better Than Standard Treatment
Triglyceride levels predict stroke risk in postmenopausal women
Anemia may more than triple your risk of dying after a stroke
Erratic heart rhythm may account for some unexplained strokes
Sleep apnea linked to silent strokes, small lesions in brain
Infections in childhood linked to high risk of ischemic stroke
For stroke prevention, large medical centers may have the edge
What is aphasia?
Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease: study
Study finds delirium after stroke linked to poorer outcomes for patients
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk: study
Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke
Choose chicken over beef to cut stroke risk: study
Medicare shortchanges hospitals on stroke therapy
Brain stimulation may help some stroke patients
Helicopter not always better for stroke patients
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2011 Update
Regeneration after a stroke requires intact communication channels between the two halves of the brain
Hemoglobin and Blood Pressure Levels, Male Gender Linked to "Silent" Strokes in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Study evaluates 'normal range' systolic bp levels after ischemic stroke and risk of recurrent stroke
Niacin Does Not Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in Stable, Cardiovascular Patients Whose Cholesterol is Well-Controlled to Treatment Guidelines
Impact of timing on carotid artery stenting after stroke or transient ischemic attack
More stroke patients get clot-busting drugs
Surgical bypass procedure in the skull does not reduce risk of stroke recurrence
Study shows stroke prevention clinics reduce 1-year mortality rates by over 25 percent
Poorer countries, those spending less on health care have more strokes, deaths
Hospital team significantly reduced risk of further vascular events after 'mini strokes'
Simple lifestyle changes can add a decade or more healthy years to the average lifespan
UK doctors still undertreating major risk factor for stroke
Mayo Clinic finds estrogen may prevent younger menopausal women from strokes
Chocolate lovers have fewer strokes, study finds
Higher testosterone tied to lower heart risks
Stroke rate 25 percent higher for Metis
Smoking causes stroke to occur
Review of stroke treatment could save lives
More deaths when green doctors place neck stents
Can eating fish lower the risk of strokes?
An Apple a Day May Just Keep Strokes Away
Food for thought: can fish lower your stroke risk?
Lung cancer linked to risk of stroke
Apples, Pears May Reduce Stroke Risk
Researchers focus on secondary stroke prevention after study reveals room for improvement
Increased prevalence of stroke hospitalizations seen in teens and young adults
Apixaban superior to warfarin for preventing stroke, reducing bleeding and saving lives
Cholesterol Drugs can Reduce Stroke Risk, but Aren't for Everyone
Simple Test May Help Identify People at Risk of Stroke
Rate of stroke increasing among women during, soon after pregnancy
Traumatic brain injury linked with tenfold increase in stroke risk
Scientists discover potential stroke treatment that may extend time to prevent brain damage
Optimism associated with lower risk of having stroke
Do-it-yourself brain repair following stroke
Faster stroke care when patients come by ambulance
Yoga helped older stroke victims improve balance, endurance
Cognitive decline incidence higher in Southern stroke belt
What doesn't kill the brain makes it stronger
Simple fitness test could predict long-term risk for heart attack, stroke in middle-aged people, researchers find
Hormone improves long-term recovery from stroke
Next generation gamers: Computer games aid recovery from stroke
When It Comes to Clearing Arteries – Sex Plays a Part
1 in 7 Strokes Occurs During Sleep, Many Go Without Clot-Busting Treatment
Drinking coffee, having sex are triggers that raise rupture risks for brain aneurysm
Few African-Americans call 911 immediately for stroke symptoms
New sensor glove may help stroke patients recover mobility
Vegetarians may be at lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
Stent studies don't reflect "real world" patients
Scientists develop new technology for stroke rehabilitation
Studies on heart disease and stroke prevention overlook ethnic groups: Study
Stroke incidence higher among patients with certain type of retinal vascular disease
Potassium-rich diet tied to lower stroke risk
Gene variant affects stroke prognosis in humans
UK stroke care is improving, but inequalities still exist
Who Can Drive After a Stroke? Tests Can Help Decide
Increasing triglyceride levels linked to greater stroke risk
Acute anemia linked to silent strokes in children
Stroke medicines still unaffordable for some survivors, according to University of Michigan research
Study yields promising results for patients with stroke
Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged
Robot therapy can improve arm, shoulder mobility after stroke
Final data show experimental agent better than aspirin at preventing stroke
MRI can help decide therapy in patients with unclear-onset stroke
New online tool predicts probability of death from stroke
Memory Problems May Be Sign of Stroke Risk
Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle-aged, elderly, increases in young
ISC: Ischemic strokes rise among teens & children, fall among middle-aged
Using clot buster for mild stroke could save millions
Daily diet soda tied to higher risk for stroke, heart attack
Study shows delayed-enhancement MRI may predict, prevent strokes
Late nights can lead to higher risk of strokes and heart attacks
U.S. "stroke belt" also hit by heart failure
UCLA Stroke Center Makes American Heart Association's 'Target: Stroke' Honor Roll
African-Americans have better stroke survival rates
Test for blocked neck arteries only necessary for people with stroke risk factors
The changing roles of 2 hemispheres in stroke recovery
Stroke threat after heart surgery on the decline
Traffic noise increases the risk of having a stroke
Study: Get thee to a stroke center
After stroke, admission to designated stroke center hospitals associated with reduced risk of death
Fewer die after treatment at stroke centers: study
Spike Reported in Number of People with HIV Having a Stroke
Statins may raise stroke risk in some: study
Prozac shows promise in recovery from stroke
Broken hip tied to increased risk of stroke
Liver disease a possible predictor of stroke: Study
Fishy diet comes with lower risk of stroke
Eating lots of red meat ups women's stroke risk
Warfarin may be underused to prevent strokes
Eating less healthy fish may contribute to America's stroke belt
Most Medicare stroke patients die or are rehospitalized within year after discharge
Researchers establish new rule to predict risk of stroke, death from surgery that prevents it
2 studies provide insight into stroke risk and prevention in young sickle cell anemia patients
Are Seizures Due to Cerebral Hemorrhage Going Undiagnosed in the ICU?
New Results in Carotid Artery Stenosis Versus Endarterectomy
Study Ties Parental Divorce in Childhood to Stroke in Adulthood
Heart surgery can trigger stroke
Heart Surgeries Trigger Strokes, Seizures
Vitamin D Deficit Doubles Risk of Stroke in Whites, but Not in Blacks
Trojan Horse ploy to sneak protective drug into brains of stroke patients
Using CT, radiologists can pinpoint cause of some strokes
Arsenic in drinking water tied to stroke risk
New rules for truck drivers returning after stroke
MRI may help determine time of stroke onset
Weekend strokes more deadly - but why?
It’s not a stroke of fate, but hypertension and diabetes
Childhood stroke study identifies the contraceptive pill and smoking as risk factors
Study identifies potential stroke triggers
Bisphosphonates tied to stroke in cancer patients
Risk model based on Get with the Guidelines analysis can help
Acupuncture not helpful for stroke recovery
Scientists find clue to cell damage after stroke
Brain stimulation can help partially paralyzed stroke patients regain use of their muscles
Antibiotic appears safe for stroke patients and good companion for tPA
What Causes Childhood Strokes, and Is Stenting an Effective Treatment?
B vitamins may not help stroke patients
What prevents falls after strokes? Study: Not much
Millions of Americans in early stages of kidney disease need stroke monitoring
Stroke risk temporarily increases for an hour after drinking alcohol
New guideline says MRI best for diagnosing stroke
Does pollution really increase stroke risk?
Could breathing car exhaust trigger a stroke?
More children, higher stroke risk for women?
Robotic Devices Give Stroke Survivors a Helping Hand, Leg Up
Under 50? Silent duo could put you at risk for a big stroke
Cost of caring for stroke patients double that of earlier estimates
Study confirms link between migraines and stroke
Age is a factor in choosing between two comparable stroke-prevention procedures
Blood clot-related strokes decrease among whites, but not blacks, in long-term study
People who recognize stroke symptoms still may not call 9-1-1
Folic acid doesn't cut risk of stroke: study
How Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Brain Injury from Stroke
Many don't seek prompt help after 'mini-stroke'
Stroke ( Brain Attack ) Part I – What Causes Stroke
Stroke– Causes, Symptoms, the Risk Factors, Types, Prevention and Treatment
No link seen between stressful events, stroke
Smoking May Counteract Benefit of Moderate Drinking on Stroke Risk
Hyperthyroidism ups young adults' stroke risk
Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
TAU reports that a happy marriage may prevent fatal strokes in men
New evidence on co-prescribing for heart and stroke patients
Being overweight ups stroke risk, study confirms
Stroke risk goes up with each childbirth
Strokes strike younger adults as diabetes and obesity raise the risks
Warfarin users appear more likely to develop brain bleeding following stroke treatment
Shingles of the eye tied to stroke risk
Women Need Clot-Busting Therapy After Stroke
Preventing or reversing inflammation after heart attack, stroke may require 2-pronged approach
Stents, surgery both prevent strokes: study
Researcher Finds Growing Gender Gap In Stroke Prevalence
Half of Americans Live More Than an Hour Away From Lifesaving Stroke Care
Quarter of stroke patients die within a year: study
Secondary Stroke Prevention Needs Improvement
Chocolate lovers could be lowering their risk of stroke: Study
Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
Subtle thinking problems may up stroke risk: study
Lexapro® helped preserve brain function after stroke
Obesity linked to increased risk of stroke: Study
Strength training aids stroke-weakened hands, arms
High stroke rate seen in Iran
Weekend Strokes May Receive More Aggressive Treatment
New stroke therapy successful in rats
Study reveals how one form of natural vitamin E protects brain after stroke
Observation about how nervous system learns and encodes motion could improve stroke recovery
Drinking shows little effect on stroke outcome
Even with fewer risk factors, heavy men die earlier
Differences Between Ischemic Stroke Subtypes in Vascular Outcomes
New Web tool may help predict risk of second stroke
Antidepressants May Increase Risk of Stroke and Death
Preventing repeat strokes -- are survivors taking their medicine?
Americans Born in the South May Have a Higher Risk of Dying From Stroke as Adults
High salt intake linked to strokes and cardiovascular disease
More-vigorous workout may cut men's stroke risk
Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men
Cerebral Microbleeds in Ischemic Stroke Patients on Warfarin Treatment
Statins Prevent Stroke Recurrences... But Can They Improve Stroke Outcome?
New understanding about mechanism for cell death after stroke leads to possible therapy
Mayo study shows stroke incidence related to angioplasty remains steady over past 15 years
Migraine Raises Risk of Most Common Form of Stroke
Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke
Estrogen and Stroke Risk
Low vitamin D tied to heart, stroke deaths
How to Prevent a Mini Stroke from Becoming a Major Problem
Increased Stroke Risk from Birth Control Pills
World Stroke Day, 29 October 2009
Muscle 'synergies' may be key to stroke treatment
Definition and Evaluation of Transient Ischemic Attack
Walking helpful after a stroke: research
Exercise Training After Stroke Helps Patients Walk Faster, Longer
Severe stress can cause stroke
One in Eight Strokes Is Preceded by 'Warning Stroke'
Women with Atrial Fibrillation Are at Significantly Higher Risk of Stroke and Death Compared to Men
Study Examines Stroke Risk Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Strokes in young blacks drain S. Carolina's pocket
Men who binge drink boost their stroke risk
Universal health care cuts stroke inequalities
Beta-blockers and stroke -- new insights into their use for older people
Stroke doubles patients’ risk of hip or thigh fracture
Weekend strokes have higher death rate
Minor strokes may worsen vision in glaucoma
Long-term tea drinking may cut stroke risk
One Disease, Two Effects: Stroke
Nicotine Induces Prediabetes, Likely Contributes to High Prevalence of Heart Disease in Smokers
CPAP reduces death risk in stroke patients with OSA
Binge drinking linked with hemorrhagic stroke in Korean men
Recent respiratory infection predicts stroke
Telemedicine Stroke Program Saves Woman
Early prognosis after 'mini-stroke' better in women
Migraines, Pregnancy and Stroke
Women's stroke symptoms may differ from men's
EMS programs improve stroke awareness, short-term
Stroke clot-buster works as well in women as men
Reduce Your Stroke Risk!
Patient Makes Dramatic Recovery From Stroke
Women More Likely to Experience Non-Traditional Stroke Symptoms
Single gene defect can lead to stroke
Controlling Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Adds Up to Prevent Stroke
Researchers Identify Stroke Predictors in Black Patients
High-dose paracetamol "may help stroke patients"
Screening to Help Prevent Stroke in Kids Increases, But Limited Access a Problem
Device proves option to warfarin in stroke study
Even Young People Are Vulnerable to Stroke
Stroke Survivors Improve Balance with Tai Chi
Risks of Using Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack Or Stroke Differ by Gender and Age
Weighing the Options after Life-Altering Stroke
Migraines increase stroke risk during pregnancy
Statins help elderly as well as young after stroke
Kidney disease increases the risk of stroke in patients
Preventing a Second Stroke is Focus of Study
Statins Lower Stroke Severity, Improve Recovery
Predicting risk of stroke from one's genetic blueprint
Women Less Likely to Have a Stroke After Mini-Stroke
Green, Black Tea Can Reduce Stroke Risk
Laser therapy promising for milder strokes: study
Young adult stroke patients may be misdiagnosed in ER
Robotic therapy may reduce stroke physical disability years later
Women less likely to receive critical care after a stroke, MSU researchers find
Coffee may cut women's stroke risk
Patients Reaching Hospital within 'Golden Hour' More Likely to Get Stroke Drug
Does Gene Show Link Between Migraine and Stroke or Heart Attacks?
Stroke awareness campaign aims to halve deaths
Physically able stroke patients often sedentary
To Prevent Death Or Disability Seek Immediate Care When Stroke Symptoms Occur
Smokers with Stroke in the Family 6 Times More Likely to Have Stroke Too
Study Examines Impact of Managed Care on Stroke Prevention Surgery
Large waist size a good predictor of stroke risk
Two Biomarkers Improve Prediction of Stroke Risk
Ultrasound Screening Helps Prevent Stroke in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Binge-drinking may raise stroke risk
Smokeless tobacco may increase stroke risk
Do You Know You’re Having a Stroke?
Study Shows How Social Support May Protect Brain During Stroke
Hormone Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s and Stroke
Can Exercise Prevent a Severe Stroke?
Some Disabilities Remain Hidden After Stroke, Researcher Says
African-Americans May Be at Higher Risk of Stroke-Causing Brain Lesions
Not a Moment to Lose in Therapy for Acute Stroke
Study opens way for later treatment of acute stroke
Unusual case of a woman who suffered stroke during sex
Sleep position may cause apnea in stroke patients
Cholesterol Drugs Lower Risk of Stroke for Elderly Too
Orthopaedic Surgeons Play Key Role in Stroke Recovery
New Hope for Stroke Patients
Smoking doubles stroke risk in younger women
Stroke treatment still very often delayed
Hormone drug increases stroke risk in women
A Lifestyle Good for the Heart May Prevent Stroke
Eating Fish May Prevent Memory Loss and Stroke in Old Age
Abnormal sleep patterns in women linked to stroke
Alcohol's impact on heart and stroke risk may differ for men, women
Woman aquires new accent after stroke
New cardiovascular score developed to improve heart attack and stroke detection
Stroke Study Reveals Key Target for Improving Treatment
Controling Risk Factors Reduces Risk of Stroke by 42 Percent
Less hemorrhaging after stroke, but not fewer deaths
Study finds that obstructive sleep apnea causes earlier death in stroke patients
Study finds possible connection between marijuana abuse and stroke or heart attacks
Cilostazol found may be safer than aspirin post-stroke
New 3-D ultrasound could improve stroke diagnosis, care
Prolonged fasting increases risk of rare type of stroke
Keys to Surviving Stroke
Two Stroke-prevention Procedures are Neck-and-Neck
Walking speed may predict stroke risk
Stroke Patients Re-learn to Walk Correctly Again Using Special Treadmill
Smokers treated for brain aneurysm with coils at higher risk of recurrence
No increase in stroke risk with non-aspirin NSAIDs
Post-stroke clot-busting therapy beneficial for patients on aspirin
Virtual Reality, Computer Technology Improve Stroke Rehabilitation
Blueberry and green tea containing supplement protects against stroke damage
Degenerative Eye Disease More than Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Stroke more prevalent in United States than in Europe
One in Four Stroke Patients Die within a Month
Research May Explain Why Some Stroke Patients Recover Language Skills
Hospital Operators May Fail to Steer Stroke Patients to Call 9-1-1
Study Links Drinking, Stroke Risk
New Gene Identified for Condition that Causes Blood Clots in Brain
High Triglycerides, Other Cholesterol Raise Risk of Stroke
Some Types of Temporary Neurological Problems Associated With Increased Risk for Stroke, Dementia
Good physical function after age 40 tied to reduced risk of stroke
How to avoid a stroke
Treat all patients with rare lung disease to prevent stroke, say doctors
With Stroke, "Time is Brain"
New Treatment for Stroke Works up to a Day After Symptoms Start
Reversal of Blood Flow to the Head May Protect Against Stroke During Carotid Stenting
Occupational therapy is an effective way of improving the daily life of stroke patients
Nicotine May Accelerate Atherosclerosis, May Be as Dangerous as Tar
Patients who stop using statins after stroke increase risk of death
High alcohol consumption increases stroke risk among Chinese men
Preventing Another Stroke: What You Should Know
Screening Improves Detection of Major Stroke Risk Factor
"Preconditioning" Helps Protect Brain's Blood Vessels from Stroke
Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke in Pediatrics
Is It Time for a Large, Collaborative Study of Pediatric Stroke?
Keep a Cool Head on Hot, Humid Days to Avoid Heat Stroke
Stroke study sheds light on left-right brain divide
Use Caution with All Pain Medications
Limiting stroke damage is focus of study
Lowering Body Temperature Could Aid Standard Stroke Treatment
Herbal Medicine Used for Chinese Stroke Patients Lacks Strong Evidence
Good News for Rural Stroke Patients: Telephone Treatment Works
Dental X-Rays of carotid artery not enough to estimate stroke risk
Assessing plaque deposits may help determine stroke risk
Cholesterol in Stroke Patients Exceeds National Guidelines
Healthy Women with High Cholesterol at Increased Risk of Stroke
Taking AIM at post-stroke depression
Stents Benefit People at High Risk of Stroke
Emergency care key for high pressure in brain
New tool improves prediction of stroke risk
Stroke risk higher in less well-educated women
Hereditary stroke more common in women
Methamphetamine Use Increases Risks of Artery Tears and Stroke
Cellular cues identified for stroke recovery
New research shows big improvement in survival after stroke
Depressed stroke patients use more health services
Mobile Robots Offer 24/7 Care to Neurosurgical ICU, Stroke Patients
Stroke may accelerate dementia progression
Stroke Symptoms Common Among General Population
In Stroke, Negative Studies Less Likely to Get Published
Pulse pressure predicts recurrent stroke in blacks
ACTOS® Shows Reduced Risk of Secondary Stroke by Almost 50 Percent
Takeda diabetes drug slashes risk of second stroke
Brain Swelling Key to Reducing Stroke Fatalities
Cause of Ischemic Stroke Analyzed for the First Time
Internal Body Clock Dictates Timing of Different Types of Stroke
Strokes will cost U.S. $2.2 trillion over the next 45 years
Argatroban may promote opening of arteries following stroke
Statin helps prevent repeat strokes
Magnetic stimulation of brain aids stroke recovery
High blood calcium tied to better stroke outcome
Age should not be a factor in stroke rehab
Healthier lifestyles may reduce women's stroke risk
Blood sugar control impacts stroke risk
Stroke damage may be reversible
New Study Helps Stroke Patients Walk Correctly Again
Drug combo reduces stroke severity
A history of stroke is related to a progressive decline in memory
Heavy ex-smokers remain at high risk for stroke
Few Stroke Patients Get to Hospital in Time for Treatment
New Procedure Offers Hope to Patients at High Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Ariel Sharon Suffers Significant Stroke
Outcome of bleeding stroke poor with aspirin use
Transfusions cut stroke risk in sickle cell

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Weight loss through diet changes can improve sleep at any body weight, says Penn study
Later bedtimes may lead to an increase in body mass index over time
Clemson research: Bad sleep habits linked to higher self-control risks
Partial sleep deprivation linked to biological aging in older adults
Babies who can resettle are more likely to 'sleep through the night'
Risk of motor vehicle accidents is higher in people with sleep apnea
Researchers find link between persistent insomnia and increased mortality risk
Many teens with clinical excessive daytime sleepiness test positive for marijuana

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Rising prevalence of sleep apnea in U.S. threatens public health
Can sleep loss affect your brain size?
Missing sleep may hurt your memory
Shorter sleep may speed brain aging
Exercise Before Bedtime Means Better Sleep: Study
Short sleep, aging brain
Sleep apnea tied to diabetes in large study
Study shows link between sleep apnea and hospital maternal deaths
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