

stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 23, 2018
The efficacy of an insulin-response drug following stroke
This study tested whether pioglitazone (Actos), a drug that increases the body’s response to insulin, is effective at reducing the chance of vascular disease patients following stroke. Researchers determined that while treating stroke patients with pioglitazone decreased there risk of vascular disease and diabetes, there were adverse side effects.

stroke | Research | 6 pages | source: Stroke | Added Oct 20, 2018
Coffee, Tea, Cocoa and Risk of Stroke
The author reviewed the association between coffee, tea, cocoa and stroke.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Stroke | Added Oct 18, 2018
The effect of cerebrolysin and recovery after stroke
This paper studied whether stroke patients who receive cerebrolysin have improved motor function in their arms after 90 days.

stroke | Research | 12 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Oct 16, 2018
Can walking help prolong your life?
This study looked at how effective regular physical exercise is in reducing mortality caused by cardiovascular disease and mortality in general.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Drugs | Added Oct 14, 2018
Use of direct oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation
This paper studied the use of direct oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

stroke | Research | 9 pages | source: Neurology | Added Oct 12, 2018
Is there a link between infection and stroke death?
This study investigated whether infection may be associated with racial differences in stroke mortality rates.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 10, 2018
Can a hemicraniectomy improve outcomes in elderly patients with middle-cerebral-artery stroke?
The authors aimed to assess the benefits of hemicraniectomy in elderly patients with middle-cerebral-artery stroke.


stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 5 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Oct 08, 2018
Are there factors that contribute to post-stroke depression?
This study looked at the incidence of post-stroke depression and factors that may contribute to the occurence of this condition.

stroke | Research | 8 pages | source: Stroke | Added Oct 06, 2018
What is the quality of life in long-term survivors of stroke?
This study looked at the quality of life led by stroke survivors 10 years after their initial stroke occurrence.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Oct 04, 2018
Do cholesterol-lowering drugs increase diabetes risk?
This study compared the benefits and risks of cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, on reducing heart problems and increasing the occurrence of diabetes.