Use of often prescribed drugs against arthritis and pain increases the risk of dying from a stroke. This is the conclusion of a major new registry study involving more than 100,000 patients. 2014.11.13 | LOTTE FISKER JØRGENSEN It is older versions of COX-2 inhibitors, which are now linked to increased risk of dying from a […]
Mediterranean-style diet is associated with reduced blood pressure variability and subsequent stroke risk in patients with coronary artery disease American Journal of Hypertension, 11/13/2014 Clinical Article Lau KK, et al. – The Mediterranean–style diet is widely advocated for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Meanwhile, blood pressure variability (BPV) is a novel risk factor for […]
COX-2 Inhibitors Linked to Stroke Mortality Sue Hughes November 06, 2014 Further evidence suggesting harm of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors in patients with stroke has been reported, with this latest study showing these agents to be associated with an increased risk for stroke mortality. The study, published online in Neurology on November 5, was conducted by a team led by […]
Stroke Rounds: New Prevention Guidelines Favor Mediterranean Diet Published: Oct 30, 2014 | Updated: Oct 30, 2014 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that joint guidelines from the American Heart and American Stroke Associations clarify issues relating to stroke prevention on the population level. Among the most notable guidelines, the associations […]
David Rakel MD, FAAFP Story Source Two studies published last month add to the vast amount of evidence on the positive effect that lifestyle choices have on disease risk. Tangney and colleagues showed that eating a Mediterranean diet or a DASH diet were each associated with less cognitive decline in elderly individuals.1 This was equivalent to […]
An analysis of data on nearly 15,000 patients found that treatment with beta-blockers was linked to a higher risk of stroke among patients with multiple heart disease risk factors but no history of a cardiovascular event. Researchers also found that use of beta-blockers was not linked to lower cardiovascular events in those with no history […]
Chiropractic and Stroke: A Review of the 2014 AHA Report Tom Souza | Dean of Academic Affairs | Palmer College of Chiropractic Dr. Souza’s website is Coffee Break U Published on Sep 16, 2014 This review includes a discussion of not only the 2014 AHA recommendations regarding cervical manipulation but also addresses issues related to […]
From Medscape.com Sue Hughes September 04, 2014 Higher potassium intake is associated with a lower risk for all stroke and ischemic stroke, as well as all-cause mortality in older women, according to new data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, the largest prospective study of older women with long-term follow-up. This latest analysis from the WHI […]
Date: August 12, 2014 Source: Baylor Scott & White Health Summary: Significant consumption of instant noodles — ramen included — may increase a person’s risk for cardiometabolic syndrome, especially in women, research shows. The findings could shed new light on the risks of a worldwide dietary habit. “This research is significant since many people are […]
Published on Aug 11, 2014 Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research warns doctors about misleading American Heart Association statement regarding strokes and chiropractic. http://youtu.be/zCp_KDXet9g Full news release at: http://blogs.palmer.edu/news/2014/08/11/leading-scientist-takes-american-heart-association-to-task/ YouTube Link They looked at research which studied biomechanics of the spine to see if SMT could cause decreased blood flow to the vertebral arteries. NOT […]
by Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 08, 2014 Patients should be warned before chiropractic manipulation of the neck that the technique has been linked to cervical dissection, which can cause stroke, the American Heart Association warned. A scientific statement from the organization in the October issue of Stroke cautioned about the low level of […]
ACA Responds to American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Scientific Statement on Cervical Manipulative Therapy Stroke and Informed Consent Resources Available to the Profession The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) today released a scientific statement on cervical manipulative therapy (CMT) and the association with cervical artery dissection (CD). Abstract Full PDF Read ACA’s response […]
The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 8, 1 August 2014, Pages 1520-1525 The Spine Journal Clinical Study David J.Lunardini MD Abstract Background context Vertebral artery injuries (VAIs) are rare but serious complications of cervical spine surgery, with the potential to cause catastrophic bleeding, permanent neurologic impairment, and even death. The present literature regarding incidence of […]
Effects of Extended-Release Niacin with Laropiprant in High-Risk Patients The HPS2-THRIVE Collaborative Group N Engl J Med 2014; 371:203-212 July 17, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1300955 BACKGROUND Patients with evidence of vascular disease are at increased risk for subsequent vascular events despite effective use of statins to lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level. Niacin lowers the LDL cholesterol […]
MEDICAL NEWS | PHYSICIAN’S FIRST WATCH June 12, 2014 By Kelly Young Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Higher protein intake is associated with reduced stroke risk, according to a meta-analysis in Neurology. Researchers assessed the results of seven prospective cohort studies in roughly 250,000 participants. During a median follow-up of 14 […]
Authors: Z. Zhang, G. Xu, F. Yang, W. Zhu, X. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24920855 Neurology, June 2014 BACKGROUND: Stroke is a major cause of death and permanent disability worldwide. Therefore, primary prevention of stroke is of utmost importance. Lifestyle factors have important roles in stroke prevention, and dietary protein intake has received great interest. METHODS: The meta-analysis included seven prospective […]
Research · June 07, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this meta-analysis including more than 60 cohort studies, 775,000 individuals, and 12,500 cases of stroke, the risk for diabetes-associated stroke was found to be significantly higher in women than in men (pooled maximum-adjusted relative risk of 2.28 vs 1.83). ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a major cause […]
Medscape Medical News > Neurology Megan Brooks April 08, 2013 Eating more fiber may lower the risk of stroke, according to the first meta-analysis of relevant research on fiber intake and stroke. “We found that across the normal range intakes, with each additional 7 grams per day consumed, risk of stroke was reduced by about […]
Published: May 27, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points In a meta-analysis of prospective studies, low alcohol intake was associated with a reduced risk of stroke morbidity and mortality. Note that the relationship was J-shaped, such that moderate alcohol intake had little or no effect on the risks of total […]
Published: May 7, 2014 | Updated: May 7, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today The FDA issued a message to consumers stating that the evidence does not support the “general” use of aspirin for the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. “In fact, there are serious risks associated with the use of […]