

stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Stroke | Added Nov 09, 2018
Do multivitamins protect against stroke?
This study looked at whether taking multivitamins was protective against different types of stroke. The results suggest that regular multivitamin use and high fruit and vegetable intake lead to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment | Added Nov 07, 2018
Metronomic chemotherapy for HR+ advanced breast cancer
This study wanted to see how well using metronomic chemotherapy with capecitabine (Xeloda) combined with aromatase inhibitors works for patients with hormone receptor positive advanced breast cancer. The study found that this treatment works well and is safe, and therefore should be considered as a potential treatment option.


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Nov 06, 2018
Factors associated with an active social life after stroke
This study aimed to identify factors which would predict whether a stroke patient is more likely to partake in social activities long term. They concluded that patients who can drive, can walk more than a few hundred feet and have a wide social network are more likely to partake in social activities long term.

prostate cancer | Community | 0 pages | source: The Harris Poll | Added Nov 05, 2018
Nocturia: Most Americans never heard of it


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 7 pages | source: Stroke | Added Nov 04, 2018
The social challenges faced by stroke survivors
This study looked at what factors contribute to social restrictions experienced by stroke survivors.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Nov 02, 2018
Neuropsychiatric symptom frequency post-stroke
This article examined the frequency of neuropsychiatric symptoms in stroke patients and whether a specific type of stroke results in a certain type of symptom. The authors concluded that patients with more severe stroke were more likely to have neuropsychiatric symptoms.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 12 pages | source: The Lancet neurology | Added Oct 31, 2018
What should be done for brain aneurysms that have not ruptured?
This paper reviewed the management of intracranial aneurysms.


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 6 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Oct 29, 2018
What is fatigue after stroke caused by?
This paper studied the factors that increased the chances of fatigue after a stroke.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 2 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Oct 27, 2018
Is angioplasty and stenting surgery effective in preventing stroke?
This study looked at the impact of angioplasty and stenting surgery in preventing stroke among patients with blocked cerebral arteries (arteries that supply the brain).


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Oct 25, 2018
Promising new methods to reduce risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
This study aimed to compare the use of new oral anticoagulant drugs (NOACs) and the Watchman implantation device with blood thinner warfarin in patients with artrial fibrillation. The study concluded that both NOACs and the Watchman device are superior to warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke.