Climate change endangers elephants, study says
New insights into insulin resistance could lead to better drugs for diabetics
Research published in the October Molecular and Cellular Biology moves us closer to developing drugs that could mitigate diabetes.
Oct 21, 2011
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Study: Native Hawaiians at higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke at younger age
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders may be at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke at a younger age and more likely to have diabetes compared to other ethnicities, according to a study released today that will be presented ...
Feb 15, 2011
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Fame doesn't protect movie stars from stroke risk
(AP) -- Hollywood trivia quiz: What do Sharon Stone, Dudley Moore, James Garner and Elizabeth Taylor have in common besides an Oscar nomination? All have suffered strokes, a reminder that money and fame can't ...
Feb 10, 2011
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Memory problems may be sign of stroke risk
People who have memory problems or other declines in their mental abilities may be at higher risk for stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 63rd Annual Meeting ...
Feb 09, 2011
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Stroke rate rises for patients with HIV infection
While the overall hospitalization rate for stroke has declined in recent years, the numbers have jumped dramatically for patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), suggesting they may be up to three times ...
Jan 19, 2011
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Statin risks may outweigh benefits for patients with a history of brain hemorrhage
A computer decision model suggests that for patients with a history of bleeding within the brain, the risk of recurrence associated with statin treatment may outweigh the benefit of the drug in preventing cardiovascular disease, ...
Jan 10, 2011
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Researchers to explore why there is a high risk of second stroke
Neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center are part of a multicenter, National Institutes of Health (NIH) study to determine the levels of stroke risk and stroke recurrence in patients with narrowed brain ...
Nov 09, 2010
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Childhood stroke study identifies the contraceptive pill and smoking as risk factors
Researchers are calling for clear guidelines on childhood stroke after a study, published in the November issue of Acta Paediatrica, found wide variations in time lag to diagnosis, investigation and treatment.
Nov 01, 2010
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Insulin resistance may be associated with stroke risk
Insulin resistance, a condition in which insulin produced by the body becomes less effective in reducing blood glucose levels, appears to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in individuals without diabetes, according ...
Oct 11, 2010
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Risk model based on Get with the Guidelines analysis can help
Using data from more than 270,000 hospital stroke admissions, scientists have identified how to predict which patients are at greatest risk of dying in the hospital after stroke. Before their study, well validated models ...
Sep 27, 2010
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Antibiotic may reduce stroke risk and injury in diabetics
A daily dose of an old antibiotic may help diabetics avoid a stroke or at least minimize its damage, Medical College of Georgia researchers report.
Aug 23, 2010
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10 factors associated with 90% risk of stroke
(PhysOrg.com) -- McMaster University researchers have found there are 10 risk factors that determine almost all risks of stroke world-wide.
Jun 18, 2010
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Smoking may counteract benefit of moderate drinking on stroke risk
New research finds any beneficial effect of drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on stroke may be counteracted by cigarette smoking, according to research that will be presented as part of the late-breaking science program ...
Apr 13, 2010
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Blacks more likely to have undiagnosed key stroke risk factor, have higher stroke incidence
Blacks are more likely to have an undiagnosed key risk factor for stroke and are more likely to have a stroke than whites, according to two studies presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference ...
Feb 26, 2010
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