Catch up on the latest stroke research in observance of World Stroke Day
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October 29 is World Stroke Day, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and how to prevent it.
According to the American Stroke Association, as many as one in four individuals aged older than 25 years across the globe are likely to have a stroke within their lifetime.
In recognition of World Stroke Day, Healio presents the most recent stories in stroke research.
FDA grants premarket approval to carotid stenting system for stroke
The Neuroguard IEP system from Contego Medical was developed to provide a safer option for capturing emboli among those with stroke. Read more.
Noninvasive, wearable device feasible for determining stroke risk
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that noninvasive speckle contrast optical spectroscopy may determine an individual’s stroke risk. Read more.
New stroke primary prevention guideline calls for more screening of risk factors
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association called for increased screening for blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, along with boosting lifestyle changes more consistent with preventive health. Read more.
Air pollution, even at low levels, linked to higher ischemic stroke risk in some groups
Researchers from Poland wrote in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology that ischemic stroke incidence was higher among women aged younger than 65 years who were exposed to smaller amounts of harmful particulates. Read more.
The ‘obesity paradox’: Weight gain during hospitalization for stroke may improve survival
Research presented at the American Neurological Association annual meeting showed that patients who gained weight during a hospital stay for stroke had better outcomes than those who did not. Read more.
5% of older adults start benzodiazepine after acute stroke, despite link to cognitive risk
Benzodiazepine use, which was found to be higher among women than men, began within 90 days, with prescriptions often lasting more than 1 week. Use among older adults was concerning due to the risk for dementia and subsequent stroke, according to researchers. Read more.