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Sensor system showed high specificity, sensitivity for thrombectomy in ischemic stroke
A system for mechanical thrombectomy treating ischemic stroke demonstrated a high level of sensitivity and specificity compared with human evaluation in a recent clinical trial, according to the manufacturer.
Cognitive outcomes improved with endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke
Endovascular therapy was linked with improved outcomes across five cognitive tests in those with acute ischemic stroke, according to research published in Neurology.
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Prevalence, economic burden of heart disease, stroke likely to rise greatly in US by 2050
Due to demographic changes and a rise in risk factors, the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the United States are expected to increase dramatically by 2050, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to CT imaging analysis solution for intracerebral hemorrhage
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a South Korea-based specialized medical AI startup for its non-contrast CT imaging analysis solution to detect intracerebral hemorrhage.
Regular fish oil use may pose cardiovascular risk in those with no prior CVD
Regular use of fish oil supplements was tied to an increased risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation in adults with no prior CVD, according to results of a large prospective cohort study published in BMJ Medicine.
Q&A: Addressing stroke risk factors in younger persons a complex issue
According to statistics reported in a recent release from Sutter Health, up to 15% of strokes are suffered by individuals aged younger than 45 years, with incidence rising.
Stroke prevalence increased among younger, middle-aged adults from 2011 to 2020
Stroke prevalence increased more than 15% among Americans aged 65 years and younger in the last decade, research published in MMWR showed.
Surgical intervention linked to better outcomes at 180 days for intracerebral hemorrhage
For patients diagnosed with intracerebral hemorrhage, surgical intervention within 24 hours led to better functional outcomes at 180 days compared with medical management alone, researchers wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine.
VIDEO: Climate change, brain health inextricably linked
DENVER — A panel of four experts discussed different aspects of the ways brain health and climate change are linked at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
Early mobility in acute ischemic stroke linked to better outcomes at 90 days
DENVER — Patients with acute ischemic stroke who received IV thrombolysis and were allowed mobility within the first 24 hours of onset saw better functional outcomes in 90 days, according to a poster presentation.
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