Stroke

Colchicine for gout flare prophylaxis reduces the risk for cardiovascular events among patients initiating urate-lowering therapy, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

JJ is a 75-year-old man who presents to the office after his wife made an appointment for him this morning for evaluation of an episode of garbled speech that occurred yesterday.

Among adults with osteoporosis on dialysis, use of denosumab significantly lowered fracture risk compared with bisphosphonate use, but cardiovascular risk was increased, according to study data.

Healio Neurology looks back at the most popular Q&As with industry and specialty experts from the past year.

According to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or NASEM, moderate alcohol consumption may lower the risk for death from all causes and CVD.

New guidance on primary prevention of stroke from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association states women with endometriosis and early menopause are at higher risk, requiring a thorough history and tailored management.

Data from two prospective population-based Swedish cohorts linked high intake of added sugar from sweetened beverages to an elevated risk for CVD, Researchers observed no such link between elevated risk for CVD and moderate intake from treats such as pastries and ice cream.

CHICAGO — Use of an SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 receptor agonist after stroke may improve mortality and lower subsequent risk for heart attack and another stroke, a speaker reported.

LOS ANGELES — Individuals with hypertension and stroke who were prescribed angiotensin receptor blockers had a significantly lower risk for post-stroke epilepsy than those prescribed other antihypertension medications, according to new research.

An overall decline in population health has resulted in the U.S. falling behind in life expectancy gains compared with those of other high-income countries, particularly the U.K., findings from two new reports suggested.