Higher Poststroke Glucose Levels Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher poststroke glucose levels are associated with faster subsequent global cognitive decline, according to research published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open.Deborah A. Levine, M.D., M.P.H., from the Univ…
Learn MoreEl azúcar en la sangre podría ser clave para la capacidad cerebral tras un ACV
VIERNES, 19 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tener un azúcar en la sangre más alto podría conducir a una pérdida más rápida de la capacidad cerebral tras un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), sugiere un nuevo estudio. La hipertensión y el colesterol …
Learn MoreEl ACV avanza como causa de mortalidad en todo el mundo
VIERNES, 19 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las muertes debidas al tipo más común de accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) han aumentado de forma significativa en las tres últimas décadas en todo el mundo, y aumentarán de forma incluso más marcada en lo…
Learn MorePregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these strokes may occur at a relatively earl…
Learn MoreDisease Burden of Ischemic Stroke Predicted to Continue Increasing
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The disease burden of ischemic stroke increased from 1990 to 2019 and is predicted to continue increasing, according to a study published online May 17 in Neurology.Jiahui Fan, from the Shanghai Fourth People’s…
Learn MoreStroke Gaining Ground as a Global Killer
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Worldwide deaths from the most common type of stroke have risen significantly in the past three decades and will increase even more sharply in the years ahead, researchers say.Ischemic stroke deaths grew from 2…
Learn MoreBlood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests.High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher…
Learn MoreStatin Use Cuts Five-Year Stroke Risk for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Statin use is associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in a duration-dependent manner among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at …
Learn MorePoststroke Cognitive Impairment Common
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Poststroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is common, and up to one-third of individuals with stroke develop dementia within five years, according to a scientific statement published online May 1 in Stroke.Nada El H…
Learn MoreEl ejercicio es clave para la recuperación tras un ACV
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tras un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), la actividad física podría ser esencial para una recuperación más exitosa, según un estudio de investigadores suecos.Encontraron que los pacientes que aumentaron y …
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