


stroke | Research | Treatment | Lifestyle | 12 pages | source: American heart journal | Added Apr 25, 2018
Examining cholesterol reducing alternative therapies
This study examined the effectiveness of phytosterols, lifestyle modifications and red yeast rice at lowering cholesterol levels.


breast cancer | Research | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Added Apr 24, 2018
Breast self-examination in breast cancer survivors
The present study evaluated the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among breast cancer survivors and the factors which influence this practice. Most breast cancer survivors are aware of the benefits of BSE and have performed it since their diagnosis.


stroke | Research | Treatment | 21 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Apr 23, 2018
Cilostazol versus aspirin for prevention of additional vascular events after stroke
This review article examined the safety and efficacy of a drug called cilostazol (pletal), compared to the commnly used aspirin, in patients who had an ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Efficacy was judged by the prevention of another stroke or other serious vascular events (e.g. heart attack).


stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Apr 21, 2018
Long-term fatigue after stroke
The authors contacted patients 6 years after a stroke to determine whether post-stroke fatigue was a long-term symptom. They concluded that fatigue is a common long-term effect of stroke and the risk is highest for those with more severe stroke.


breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 11 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Apr 20, 2018
Exploring the benefits of yoga for improving sleep quality in cancer survivors
This study examined whether yoga could improve sleep quality in cancer survivors experiencing difficulties with their sleep.

stroke | Research | 7 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Apr 19, 2018
Blood pressure drugs improve survival after stroke
Researchers examined whether persistence with blood pressure medication after a stroke is associated with better ourcomes.


breast cancer | Research | Treatment | 14 pages | source: European journal of cancer | Added Apr 18, 2018
Breast cancer staging: one lymph node or several?
This paper compares the benefits and risks of axillary lymph node dissection compared to sentinel lymph node dissection.

