Stroke News

Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease had an increased risk for dementia, with stronger risk existing for those with comorbid heart disease or stroke, according to a study published in Neurology.

Influenza-like illness conferred increased odds of 30-day stroke in young patients, but vaccination was associated with lower risk compared with non-vaccination, according to data published in Stroke.

Oral contraceptive use and hormone therapy were associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to study findings published in Stroke.

Endovascular therapy is now a standard treatment for select patients with severe ischemic stroke to improve the likelihood of functional recovery; yet there remains a paucity of research on outcomes by sex and gender.

The prevalence of optimal cardiometabolic health among U.S. adults declined in the past 2 decades, with disparity gaps widening based on age, sex, education and race, researchers reported.

Infertility and certain pregnancy complications increased women’s risk for stroke later in life, according to an analysis in the BMJ.

Heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics in the soil and water are not only environmental and ecological hazards, but they also warrant concerns from the cardiology and heart health communities.

Patients who were older and with more comorbidities were less likely to have discussions with their primary care providers regarding wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, researchers reported.

PHILADELPHIA — Diabetes independently increases risk for cognitive decline, yet data from several large trials suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists hold significant promise to mitigate risk for dementia-related events, according to a speaker.

Men, older patients and patients with low income were among those with elevated risk for CVD hospitalization prior to receiving a diagnosis of potentially curable cancer, researchers reported.