Stroke

Whether or not antihyperglycemics can decrease the risk of stroke has been a matter of debate.

From Alzheimer disease to Zika virus, we’ve compiled a list of this year’s most popular articles on Neurology Times.

Research from AES 2016 explored relationships between epilepsy and other neurological disorders, including Alzheimer disease, MS, stroke, and autism.

November news includes the first human clinical trial focusing on tau in Alzheimer disease and Zika-related microcephaly not presenting at birth.

Up to 45% of stroke victims over the age of 60 will develop epilepsy. Researchers at AES 2016 presented risk factors of post-stroke epilepsy.

Three new studies look at stroke and the impact of folic acid, music therapy, and air pollution.

The study provides much needed insight into sex-specific risk factors, thus improving the accuracy of individualized stroke risk assessment.

Psychological stressors, air pollution, and cardiorespiratory fitness were some of the stroke and AF risk factors researchers investigated.

November news includes potential Alzheimer treatments, FDA approval of a device to prevent recurrent stroke, & a newly typified headache disorder.

Patients with left main CAD of low or intermediate anatomical complexity were treated with PCI with everolimus-eluting stents or CABG.

Studies include a potential test for MS, a link between headaches and hypothyroidism, and a risk prediction scale for stroke patients.

Award-winning posters presented during the American Neurological Association Annual Meeting discussed risks in stroke, MS, and migraine.

What is the ideal time frame in which to perform endovascular thrombectomy after large-vessel ischemic stroke?

Oct. news includes an approved deep brain stimulation system for movement disorders & biomarkers that improve risk assessment in atrial fibrillation.

The meta-analysis included four phase III clinical trials comparing novel anticoagulants to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Our Sept. news includes a possible clinical marker and therapy target in Alzheimer disease and MS findings from an optical coherence tomography study.

The study is the first RCT to look at the impact of early treatment with IV glyburide on cerebral edema after large hemispheric stroke.

Our August news includes a potential classification system for Alzheimer disease, new findings in a 3D model of TBI, and migraine treatments.

Many stroke patients experience sleep disturbances, but are these disorders risk factors of stroke? Dr. Lazzara reports on a recent study.

The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new practice advisory on recurrent stroke in patients with patent foramen ovale.

Research has suggested a link between air pollution and ischemic stroke, but drawing definitive conclusions has proven elusive.

Our July news includes the Alzheimer-diabetes link, increased rates of Parkinson, and guidelines for acute migraine treatment in the ED.

Can anticoagulation harm patients with atrial fibrillation who are on dialysis? Results from a meta-analysis may surprise you.

Three studies regarding stroke look at blood pressure trajectories, use of occlusion, and the advantage of conscious sedation over general anesthesia.

In this Medical News Minute, Dr Bobby Lazzara examines carotid-artery stenting vs. carotid endarterectomy to treat asymptomatic carotid stenosis.