Research · May 05, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this randomized, parallel-design, controlled trial including 235 participants, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts was associated with significant decreases in mean systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose levels, and total cholesterol compared with placebo. Patients at high cardiovascular […]
Pauline Anderson May 01, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — A new study finds a link between vitamin C depletion and increased risk for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). In a case–control study, researchers found vitamin C depletion was more common among ICH cases than matched controls. “This original study suggests that a low plasma vitamin C concentration is a […]
Pauline Anderson May 01, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — A new study finds a link between vitamin C depletion and increased risk for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). In a case–control study, researchers found vitamin C depletion was more common among ICH cases than matched controls. “This original study suggests that a low plasma vitamin C concentration is a […]
The Journal of Nutrition, 04/21/2014 Clinical Article Larsson SC, et al. – The consumption of sweetened beverages such as soft drinks has been associated with adverse effects on markers of cardiovascular risk. These findings suggest that sweetened beverage consumption is positively associated with the risk of stroke. Methods The authors examined the hypothesis that high consumption of […]
Published: Apr 7, 2014 | Updated: Apr 8, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Journal Reference Action Points Many strokes are potentially missed in emergency departments (EDs) in the days before the problems become obvious, a retrospective study found. Note that about one in every 10 of those potential misses […]
by Todd Neale Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 25, 2014 Poor control of blood glucose may place women — but not men — with type 2 diabetesat risk for stroke, a prospective study suggested. Every 1% increase in HbA1c at baseline among women was associated with a relative 5% increase in the risk of […]
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Ekaterina Tankisheva, MD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 3 , Pages 439-446, March 2014 Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of a 6-week whole body vibration (WBV) training program in patients with chronic stroke. Design Randomized controlled pilot trial with 6 weeks’ follow-up. Setting University hospital. […]
Published: Feb 13, 2014 | Updated: Feb 13, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Moderate physical activity confers a […]
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 02/24/2014 Clinical Article Kiage JN, et al. – The aim of this study was to investigate the association between TFA intake and stroke incidence. The authors show that sex modifies the association between TFA intake and stroke; for every 2–g/d increase in TFA intake, there was a 14% increase in the risk […]
Published: Feb 6, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Full Text Article Action Points New guidance from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association focuses on stroke prevention specifically in women, who have a risk profile that differs from that of men. Note that two of the noteworthy recommendations are for […]
Published: Feb 3, 2014 | Updated: Feb 4, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points Most U.S. adults consume more added sugar than is generally recommended for a healthy diet. This prospective study found a significant relationship between added sugar consumption and increased risk for CVD mortality. Through a […]
Stroke 2014 Jan 21;[EPub Ahead of Print], KA Ryan, JW Cole, K Saslow, BD Mitchell, PF McArdle, MJ Sparks, YC Cheng, SJ Kittner Consensus and Guidelines · January 28, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study looked at 572 women, aged 15 to 49 years, who were taking oral contraceptives (OCs). Of these, 256 […]
Michael Oppelt, MS, DC Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 17-22, January 2014 Summary Introduction This case report demonstrated physical function improvement of a 31-year-old male, four years post cerebral vascular compromise, with 32 weeks of Chiropractic adjustive and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) rehabilitation care. Methods Chiropractic care occurred […]
Neurology 2014 Jan 02;[EPub Ahead of Print], J Breuer, M Pacou, A Gauthier, MM Brown Research January 08, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This retrospective analysis from the U.K. of > 100,000 cases of herpes zoster (HZ) and > 200,000 matched controls showed HZ to be an independent risk factor for stroke, TIA, and MI, which can occur […]
Sue Hughes December 27, 2013 High anxiety levels were associated with an increased risk for incident stroke independent of other risk factors, including depression, in a new prospective study. “Anxiety is a modifiable experience that is highly prevalent among the general population. Its assessment and treatment may contribute to developing more effective preventive and intervention […]
12.20.2013 by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Anxiety was found to increase stroke risk in a dose-dependent manner independent of depression and cardiovascular risk factors in a new study. Researchers reported that people with the most anxiety symptoms had a 33% increase in stroke risk compared with those with the fewest symptoms after controlling […]
12.20.2013 by Todd Neale Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Starting warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation appeared to be associated with a transiently increased risk of ischemic stroke before the preventive effects kicked in, a large case-control study showed. Compared with not taking any antithrombotics, initiating warfarin was associated with a greater […]
Circulation 2013 Dec 18;[EPub Ahead of Print], AS Go, D Mozaffarian, VL Roger, EJ Benjamin, JD Berry, MJ Blaha, S Dai, ES Ford, CS Fox, S Franco, HJ Fullerton, C Gillespie, SM Hailpern, JA Heit, VJ Howard, MD Huffman, SE Judd, BM Kissela, SJ Kittner, DT Lackland, JH Lichtman, LD Lisabeth, RH Mackey, DJ Magid, […]
Published: Nov 14, 2013 | Updated: Nov 15, 2013 Download Complimentary Source PDF By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Time spent walking by older men was associated with reduced risk of onset of stroke in dose-response fashion. There was little evidence for a dose-response relationship between walking pace and stroke. Older men […]
IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Nov 05, MA Moon Full Story: http://www.practiceupdate.com/news/3617 Testosterone therapy taken for “low T” raises the risk of mortality, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke, according to a report published online Nov. 5 in JAMA. The risk elevation is consistent in both men who have existing coronary artery disease and men who do […]