//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/stroke/ Latest medical research on stroke risk and treatments. Read about the symptoms of mini-strokes, stroke rehabilitation and recovery. en-us Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:48:30 EDT Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:48:30 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/stroke/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124039.htm Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new study. The study also shows that the protective effect is enhanced by a nitrate-rich vegetable diet. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124039.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared to people who also had an intracerebral hemorrhage but were not taking statins. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm Researchers have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial fibrillation'. While not life threatening, the condition increases people's risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. A new study reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation. These include older age, higher diastolic blood pressure and problems with both the coordination and function of the upper left chamber of the heart. The team went on to create an easy tool for doctors to use in practice to identify those at high risk. And they hope that this will help diagnose and treat more patients, reducing their risk of future strokes. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm Patients living with one of the UK's most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, analysis of 70,000 newly diagnosed AF patients' health records has shown. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three Europeans will develop atrial fibrillation in their lifetime. Patients with the condition have a five-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers. This study examined whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm Developing a framework for future research requires a comprehensive approach based on diagnosis, stage of recovery, and domain. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm A first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for post-stroke rehabilitation patients has shown that using DBS to target the dentate nucleus -- which regulates fine-control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain -- is safe and feasible. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:22:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm Partial recovery after ischemic stroke is possible, but the mechanisms involved in this process remain unclear. Researchers identified a whole new pathway promoting brain repair. They discovered lipids secreted from neurons surrounding the area of cell death can trigger brain-autonomous neural repair after ischemic brain injury. These findings might contribute to developing new compounds to stimulate the brain's intrinsic repair mechanisms. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:01:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm The world of at-home stroke rehabilitation is growing near, after the development of an EEG headset that connects the brain of stroke patients to powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation purposes. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807152144.htm Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high blood pressure causes changes to arteries in the brain, a process that leads to the devastating condition. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:21:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807152144.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke at a young age. A new study from Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides the firstcomprehensive look at the practice of pediatric preventive cardiology in 30 years. It found a high incidence of youth with risk factors for cardiovascular disease but a significant lack of resources and personnel to provide the timely, preventive care they need. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm Improving diagnosis in health care is a moral, professional and public health imperative, according to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine. However, little is known about the full scope of harms related to medical misdiagnosis -- current estimates range widely. Using novel methods, a team sought to derive what is believed to be the first rigorous national estimate of permanent disability and death from diagnostic error. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105847.htm Neuroscientists say the brain's auditory lexicon, a catalog of verbal language, is actually located in the front of the primary auditory cortex, not in back of it -- a finding that upends a century-long understanding of this area of the brain. The new understanding matters because it may impact recovery and rehabilitation following a brain injury such as a stroke. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:58:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141252.htm New data from the phase III INTERACT3 study demonstrates that a new combination of treatments for stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) significantly improves the chances of surviving without major disability. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:12:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141252.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131358.htm Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a new study shows. The researchers emphasize the importance of physical activity to protect the brain. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:13:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104935.htm After a stroke, physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery. People who spend four hours a week exercising after their stroke achieve better functional recovery within six months than those who do not, a new study shows. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:49:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142415.htm Researchers have found that a promising stroke therapy, known as antisense oligonucleotides, is preferentially taken up from the blood into areas of stroke damage in the brain when the molecules are linked to a specific kind of lipid. This therapy can be given relatively late after a stroke occurs, and is hoped to lead to reduced stroke-related disabilities. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:24:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142415.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412131217.htm In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a recent article concludes. The researchers explored the associations of sedentary time, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity with cardiac structure and function. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:12:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412131217.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114822.htm As health care professionals, researchers and consumers increasingly use genetic testing, they are uncovering incidental genetic abnormalities, or variants, that are associated with cardiovascular diseases. The statement writing committee cautions that incidentally identified single gene variants may or may not be risk factors for disease, so it is important to interpret them correctly and cautiously. The new scientific statement offers a framework to support health care professionals in appropriately assessing individual genetic variants, communicating findings with patients and families, and, when needed, how to create a strong multidisciplinary team for individualized care. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:48:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114822.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114126.htm Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:41:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171648.htm 最近的一个诊断心房fibrillation (AF), the most common irregular heart rhythm, have a modestly higher risk of developing dementia than people without the condition, according to new research. The research involved nearly 197,000 patient records from Kaiser Permanente health systems in California. Half of the patients had been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation; their counterparts in the control group were selected for similar age and health profiles but did not have AF. Both patient groups' medical records were reviewed for three years, on average, to identify subsequent diagnoses of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Overall, people with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:16:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105410.htm A study of people ages 70 and older found walking an additional 500 steps per day, or an additional quarter mile of walking, was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:54:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303105410.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230220131925.htm Pioneering clinical trial showed that spinal cord stimulation could enable survivors of moderate to severe stroke to conduct their normal daily activities more easily. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:19:25 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230220131925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230215100414.htm Sleep irregularity -- chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night -- may increase the risk for atherosclerosis, according to a new study Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:04:14 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230215100414.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230213120633.htm A new study has identified a marker in the brain that controls the ability to reach and grasp, a fundamental fine motor skill that is often impaired in motor or neural injuries such as a stroke. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:06:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230213120633.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:28 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126100245.htm People with early cardiovascular disease may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems and worse brain health in middle age, according to new research. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:02:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126100245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126100219.htm Women with pre-eclampsia have a higher likelihood of heart attack and stroke than their peers within just seven years of delivery, with risks remaining elevated more than 20 years later. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:02:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126100219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124192620.htm Adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times the rate of mortality than those who did not have any head injury, and mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher, according to new research. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:26:20 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124192620.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230119085850.htm A new scientific statement discusses rapid evaluation for transient ischemic attack (TIA) due to high risk of future stroke. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:58:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230119085850.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118195717.htm High blood pressure and diabetes are known risk factors for stroke, but now a new study shows that the amount of risk may decrease as people age. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:57:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118195717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110103518.htm A research team has revealed a difference in neural activity in response to visual food stimuli, depending on whether those stimuli are presented consciously or unconsciously. Using a questionnaire to assess the study participants, the team found that this difference was associated with their scores on eating behaviors, including emotional eating and cognitive restraint of food intake. These results indicate that eating behavior cannot be understood without taking into account both unconscious and conscious neural processes. 星期二,2023年1月10 10:35:18 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110103518.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230103133742.htm Scientists show in mice how time-restricted eating influences gene expression across more than 22 regions of the body and brain. The findings have implications for a wide range of health conditions where time-restricted eating has shown potential benefits, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:37:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230103133742.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221229115713.htm Language function and the psychosocial wellbeing of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation. Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while being simultaneously cost effective. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:57:13 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221229115713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207163034.htm 服用降胆固醇药物的人statins may have a lower risk of having a type of stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage, according to a new study. An intracerebral hemorrhage is caused by bleeding in the brain. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:30:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207163034.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221123113838.htm 一项新的研究表明个人和持久sthma have higher levels of inflammation and artery plaque, which may increase heart attack or stroke risk. An analysis of data for more than 5,000 adults has found that those with persistent asthma appeared to be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Individuals with persistent asthma had nearly twice the odds of having plaque in their carotid arteries as those without asthma, after adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, weight, other health conditions, prescription medication use and smoking. Study participants with persistent asthma also had higher levels of inflammatory biomarkers as compared to those without asthma. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:38:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221123113838.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122125302.htm A new study demonstrated that shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event such a stroke or heart attack. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:53:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122125302.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117141656.htm 一项新的研究发现,心脏病,stroke and heart failure are linked to a specific type of age-related macular degeneration. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:16:56 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117141656.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116164916.htm People with neurologic diseases like headache, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease may experience worsening symptoms due to climate change, according to a scoping review of research. The review also found that stroke may become more prevalent due to climate change. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:49:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116164916.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221107102432.htm Performing open bypass surgery to restore circulation for people with a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) -- a condition that limits blood flow to the legs and feet -- resulted in better outcomes for specific patients compared to a less-invasive procedure, a research trial has found. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:24:32 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221107102432.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, according to a new study. The risk of stroke increased the more years people reported moderate or heavy drinking. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:40:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101151950.htm A multi-institution study has identified that iron drives the formation of fatty tissue in the heart and leads to chronic heart failure in about fifty percent of heart attack survivors. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:19:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101151950.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221028111641.htm Scientists investigating why people who have had shingles are at a higher risk of stroke, now believe the answer lies within lipid vesicles called exosomes that shuttle proteins and genetic information between cells, according to new research. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:16:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221028111641.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm A global study into causes of stroke has found that high and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with increased odds of stroke. The study also found that there was no link between low level drinking and stroke. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:37:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027093300.htm Rates of one type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage have increased in older people and men in recent years, and such strokes occur in Black people at a disproportionately higher rate compared to people of other races and ethnicities, according to a new study. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:33:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027093300.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024102523.htm Medical researchers have identified a new type of microglia associated with stroke in the ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injured brain. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:25:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221024102523.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102359.htm For men and women, the risk factors for cardiovascular disease are largely the same, an extensive global study shows. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:23:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102359.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010161229.htm A clinical study found that, for children who had a major stroke to the left hemisphere of their brain within days of their birth, the infant's brain was 'plastic' enough for the right hemisphere to acquire the language abilities ordinarily handled by the left side while also maintaining its own language abilities as well. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:12:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010161229.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115407.htm Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new survey reveals regular mealtime with others could be a simple solution to help manage stress. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:54:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115407.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133441.htm High blood pressure means faster slide into signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, but does not explain the overall disparity between Hispanic/Latino people and non-Hispanic people in dementia risk. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133441.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133323.htm Air pollution has been widely associated with an increased risk of stroke. A new study looks at the role of air pollution on the trajectory of stroke, including cardiovascular events after first stroke and death. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:33:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220923090942.htm A newer-generation stroke drug is outperforming the standard clot buster. A neurologist explains how tenecteplase saves both time and money when it comes to treating ischemic stroke. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:09:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220923090942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:53:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907192600.htm Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:26:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907192600.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907093406.htm Researchers are helping to reveal the molecular secrets of macular degeneration, which causes almost 90% of all age-related vision loss. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:34:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907093406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831162509.htm A person's blood type may be linked to their risk of having an early stroke, according to a new meta-analysis. The meta-analysis included all available data from genetic studies focusing on ischemic strokes, which are caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, occurring in younger adults under age 60. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:25:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831162509.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831073837.htm Having lower physical function was associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure among older adults assessed with a short physical function test. These associations between physical function and heart attack, stroke and heart failure were independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or diabetes status. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:38:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831073837.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220826113357.htm Nine in ten people do not get a good night's sleep, according to new research. The study found that suboptimal sleep was associated with a higher likelihood of heart disease and stroke. The authors estimated that seven in ten of these cardiovascular conditions could be prevented if everyone was a good sleeper. 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