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New Drug Target for Alzheimer's, Stroke Discovered
October 11, 2011 — A tiny piece of a critical receptor that fuels the brain and without which sentient beings cannot live has been discovered by scientists as a promising new drug target for Alzheimer's and other ... > full story -
Effect of Aging on the Brain
October 10, 2011 — Biologists have discovered that under stressful conditions, such as neurodegeneration due to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, synapses grow excessively, potentially contributing to ... > full story -
Crossing Legs After Severe Stroke May Be a Good Sign of Recovery
October 10, 2011 — People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new ... > full story -
Telestroke, the Next Best Thing
October 4, 2011 — Telestroke saves lives and money. The use of long-distance video and data hookups to link remote community hospitals with stroke neurologists in large centers provides the same level of care as ... > full story -
Stroke Rate 25 Percent Higher for Metis
October 4, 2011 — The stroke rate among Manitoba Métis is nearly 25 percent higher than for other Manitobans, according to a new study. The higher stroke rate is driven by a 53 percent higher smoking rate, 34 ... > full story -
One Quarter of Seniors Over 70 Have Had Silent Strokes
October 4, 2011 — A new study found a quarter of seniors over 70 have had silent strokes. Recent imaging studies on the brains of people aged 65 and older show that 95 percent have brain small vessel disease and a ... > full story -
Study of COX-2 Inhibitors Could Lead to New Class of Stroke Drugs
October 3, 2011 — A new study in mice points toward potential new therapies for stroke, a leading cause of death and foremost single cause of severe neurological disability. The study also may reveal why a ... > full story -
Smokers Twice as Likely to Have Strokes, Study Suggests
October 3, 2011 — Not only are smokers twice as likely to have strokes, they are almost a decade younger than non-smokers when they have them, according to a ... > full story -
More Screening Needed to Identify Depression, Vision Loss After Mild Stroke
October 3, 2011 — There is no such thing as a mild stroke. On the surface they appear unaffected, but people who have mild strokes may live with hidden disabilities, including depression, vision problems and ... > full story -
Prevention Measures Needed to Address Major Risk of Falls After Stroke
October 3, 2011 — Most people who have strokes are in danger of falling, getting hurt. Almost 60 per cent of people who have a stroke experience one or more falls afterward -- most often in their own homes -- and some ... > full story
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