News articles tagged with 'stroke'
Longer-term follow-up of users of oestrogen therapy finds some changes in risks
— 6 Apr 2011 16:25 | HealthAmong postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy who had used oestrogen therapy for about 6 years and then stopped, longer-term follow-up indicates that the increased risk of stroke…
Antidepressants linked to thicker arteries
— 3 Apr 2011 11:53 | HealthAntidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, in a study of twin veterans. The data is being presented Tuesday,…
Stroke incidence higher among patients with certain type of retinal vascular disease
— 15 Mar 2011 20:32 | HealthPatients with a disease known as retinal vein occlusion (RVO) have a significantly higher incidence of stroke when compared with persons who do not have RVO, according to a report in…
Managing post-stroke depression improves physical functioning
— 15 Mar 2011 19:41 | HealthStroke patients who are not successfully treated for depression are at higher risk of losing some of their capability to function normally, according to a study in the March 15, 2011…
Depression, age, other factors linked to dependence after stroke
— 15 Mar 2011 19:17 | HealthPeople who have a stroke are more likely to be dependent if they are depressed, older or have other medical problems, according to a study published in the March 15, 2011, print issue…
Coffee drinking linked to reduced stroke risk in women
— 11 Mar 2011 15:04 | HealthDrinking more than a cup of coffee a day was associated with a 22 percent to 25 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with those who drank less, in a study reported in Stroke: Journal…
Stroke survivors with irregular heartbeat may have higher risk of dementia
— 8 Mar 2011 13:32 | HealthStroke survivors who have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may be at higher risk of developing dementia than stroke survivors who do not have the heart condition, according…
Dementia risk is higher in people with both stroke and irregular heartbeat
— 8 Mar 2011 13:29 | HealthStroke patients who also suffer from an irregular heartbeat are at double the risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA)…
Stroke patients benefit from family involvement in exercise therapy
— 5 Mar 2011 13:00 | HealthYour family's involvement in your exercise therapy could significantly improve your function and recovery after stroke, according to a study in the March print issue of Stroke: Journal…
Carotid artery stenting shown to be cost-effective alternative to endarterectomy
— 4 Mar 2011 14:33 | HealthResearchers determined that carotid artery stenting (CAS) with embolic protection is an economically attractive alternative to endarterectomy (END) for patients at increased surgical…