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Vascular Brain Injury Greater Risk Factor Than Amyloid Plaques in Cognitive Aging
February 11, 2013 — Vascular brain injury from conditions such as high blood pressure and stroke are greater risk factors for cognitive impairment among non-demented older people than is the deposition of the amyloid ... > full story -
Imaging Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients' Brains Did Not Lead to Improved Outcomes
February 8, 2013 — The use of advanced imaging shortly after the onset of acute stroke failed to identify a subgroup of patients who could benefit from a clot-removal procedure, a study has ... > full story -
Some Stroke Patients Whose Life Support Is Withdrawn May Have Achieved a Less-Than-Ideal but Acceptable Recovery
February 7, 2013 — Some patients whose life support ended after bleeding in the brain might have recovered some acceptable function if life support was continued. Greater patience and less pessimism may be needed, ... > full story -
Almost 8 Percent of US Stroke Survivors May Have Suicidal Thoughts
February 7, 2013 — Stroke survivors are more likely to report recent suicidal thoughts or wish they were dead compared with individuals with previous heart attack, diabetes or cancer. Seven variables were important in ... > full story -
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke
February 7, 2013 — Eating lots of Southern cuisine is linked to increased stroke risk. A Southern-style diet includes fried foods, organ meats, sugary drinks and a lot of salt. African-Americans are five times more ... > full story -
Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers
February 6, 2013 — Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers. Healthcare providers should assess the survivor and caregiver as a pair, not ... > full story -
Native Hawaiians Have Bleeding Strokes at Earlier Age, Independent of Meth Use
February 6, 2013 — Native Hawaiians have more bleeding strokes at an earlier age than other people independent of methamphetamine abuse. Besides genetics, environmental factors -- such as diet, stress, unhealthy ... > full story -
Smoking Marijuana Associated With Higher Stroke Risk in Young Adults
February 6, 2013 — Marijuana use may double the risk of stroke in young adults. The New Zealand findings are the first from a case-controlled study to indicate a potential link between marijuana and ... > full story -
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Possible Cause Of, and Treatment For, Non-Familial Parkinson's
February 6, 2013 — Researchers have identified a protein trafficking defect within brain cells that may underlie the common form of Parkinson's disease. The defect is at a point of convergence for the action of at ... > full story -
Magnetic Field Exposure May Affect Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
February 6, 2013 — Occupational exposure to magnetic fields (MF) may be associated with "moderately increased risk" of certain neurodegenerative diseases —- including Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral ... > full story
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