Articles Tagged With: stroke
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Stroke Risk From Use of Cannabis, Tobacco, and Alcohol
No associations between cannabis use in young adulthood and strokes later in life were found in multivariable models. An almost doubled risk of ischemic stroke was observed in those with cannabis use > 50 times; this risk was attenuated when adjusted for tobacco usage. Smoking ≥ 20 cigarettes per day was clearly associated both with strokes before 45 years of age and with strokes throughout the follow-up.
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Stroke Rehabilitation
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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In-hospital Management of Stroke
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Large Vessel Ischemic Stroke Treatment
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Neuroimaging for Stroke
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Prehospital and Emergency Care
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Prevention and Risk Factor Reduction
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Contraception, Migraines, and Stroke
In this case-control study, women with migraines with aura using combined hormonal contraception had six times the odds of experiencing ischemic stroke compared to women without migraines not using combined hormonal contraception. Use of combined hormonal contraception among women with migraines without aura was not associated with an increased risk of stroke over baseline.
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‘Stroke Belt’ Patients Left Behind With Life-saving Treatment
Educational programs aim to increase the number of stroke patients who receive proven clot-busting therapy.
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Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke: Is There a Link?
Parkinson’s disease and stroke may be linked, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Houston.