

stroke | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Apr 15, 2018
Clopidogrel with aspirin is more effective in preventing further strokes than aspirin alone
This study examined whether combining two antiplatelet drugs - clopidogrel (plavix) and aspirin (cartia) - better protects patients with prior minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) from further strokes, in comparison to standard treatment with aspirin (cartia) alone.



stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Stroke | Added Apr 13, 2018
Identifying new markers to screen for recurrent stroke risk
This trial examined whether elevated lipoprotein(a) levels result in an increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke. The authors concluded that patients who have had one ischemic stroke and have high Lp(a) levels are at a greater risk of further vascular (blood vessel) events.

breast cancer | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians | Added Apr 08, 2018
Guidelines for the care of breast cancer survivors
These guidelines offer recommendations for the long-term follow-up and care of breast cancer survivors.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Neurology | Added Apr 07, 2018
Are stroke patients at a higher risk of bone fractures?
This meta-analysis aimed to determine whether stroke patients experience fractures more commonly than non-stroke patients. The authors concluded that stroke is associated with an increased risk of fractures.




stroke | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: BMC Medicine | Added Apr 05, 2018
A link between alcohol consumption and stroke?
This study examined the link between alcohol consumption and stroke. The authors concluded that light consumption of alcohol could decrease the risk of ischemic stroke. In contrast, they noted that heavy consumption of alcohol increased the risk of all types of stroke.


breast cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 8 pages | source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) | Added Apr 04, 2018
Does high-fat dairy consumption influence survival or risk of recurrence in breast cancer patients?
In this study, researchers investigated whether high-fat dairy products are linked to breast cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) in breast cancer patients.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cancer | Added Apr 03, 2018
Aerobic exercise can improve health in long-term prostate cancer survivors
The authors aimed to determine the effect of exercise on health-related quality of life in older, long-term survivors of prostate cancer.

stroke | Research | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Apr 03, 2018
Constipation - a side effect of stroke
This study provided a meta-analysis of the incidence of constipation in stroke patients. The authors concluded that there is a high occurrence of constipation in stroke patients.