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Low LDL Cholesterol May Increase Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk, But More Research Is Needed
Two studies linked low LDL cholesterol levels (below 70 mg/dL) to a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke, but this effect was primarily observed in individuals without cholesterol-lowering medication and may be offset by reduced risk of other cardiovascular events.
Low LDL Cholesterol May Increase Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk, But More Research Is Needed
Two studies linked low LDL cholesterol levels (below 70 mg/dL) to a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke, but this effect was primarily observed in individuals without cholesterol-lowering medication and may be offset by reduced risk of other cardiovascular events.
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16% Bias Score
NHS AI Tool Triples Stroke Recovery Rate
England's National Health Service (NHS) has implemented an AI-powered system across all 107 stroke centers, resulting in a tripling of the recovery rate and preventing major disability in half of patients by enabling faster diagnosis and treatment.
NHS AI Tool Triples Stroke Recovery Rate
England's National Health Service (NHS) has implemented an AI-powered system across all 107 stroke centers, resulting in a tripling of the recovery rate and preventing major disability in half of patients by enabling faster diagnosis and treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
A new study funded by GSK, the manufacturer of a shingles vaccine, found that adults who received the shingles vaccine had an 18% lower risk of major cardiac events, with a 16% reduction among those over 50; however, the study's observational nature prevents establishing direct causality.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
A new study funded by GSK, the manufacturer of a shingles vaccine, found that adults who received the shingles vaccine had an 18% lower risk of major cardiac events, with a 16% reduction among those over 50; however, the study's observational nature prevents establishing direct causality.
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24% Bias Score
Brain-Powered Game Offers Hope for Stroke Arm Movement Recovery
Queen's University Belfast neuroscientists are researching a wireless brain-computer interface game to help stroke survivors regain arm movement; the game uses a headset to read brain activity as users imagine arm movement, potentially improving the lives of the 39,000 stroke survivors in Northern I...
Brain-Powered Game Offers Hope for Stroke Arm Movement Recovery
Queen's University Belfast neuroscientists are researching a wireless brain-computer interface game to help stroke survivors regain arm movement; the game uses a headset to read brain activity as users imagine arm movement, potentially improving the lives of the 39,000 stroke survivors in Northern I...
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32% Bias Score
London Father's Stroke Sparks £35,000 Fundraising Appeal
A 38-year-old father in London suffered a brainstem stroke in April 2022, resulting in Locked-In Syndrome; his family is fundraising £35,000 for a specialized rehabilitation bike to aid his recovery.
London Father's Stroke Sparks £35,000 Fundraising Appeal
A 38-year-old father in London suffered a brainstem stroke in April 2022, resulting in Locked-In Syndrome; his family is fundraising £35,000 for a specialized rehabilitation bike to aid his recovery.
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52% Bias Score
Fetterman's "Radical Tenderness" Details Family's Health Battles
Gisele Fetterman's new book, "Radical Tenderness," details her family's experiences with her husband Senator John Fetterman's stroke, subsequent depression, and recovery, alongside their candid approach to raising their children amidst his political career and her own past as an undocumented immigra...
Fetterman's "Radical Tenderness" Details Family's Health Battles
Gisele Fetterman's new book, "Radical Tenderness," details her family's experiences with her husband Senator John Fetterman's stroke, subsequent depression, and recovery, alongside their candid approach to raising their children amidst his political career and her own past as an undocumented immigra...
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48% Bias Score
80-Year-Old Refugee Dies After Suffering Inoperable Brain Hemorrhage in Germany
An 80-year-old female refugee who recently arrived in Germany from a war-torn country suffered a stroke, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain hemorrhage, and subsequently passed away.
80-Year-Old Refugee Dies After Suffering Inoperable Brain Hemorrhage in Germany
An 80-year-old female refugee who recently arrived in Germany from a war-torn country suffered a stroke, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain hemorrhage, and subsequently passed away.
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32% Bias Score
Clopidogrel Superior to Aspirin in Preventing Cardiovascular Events
A new study published in the Lancet reveals that clopidogrel, a blood thinner, is more effective than aspirin in preventing major cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), without increasing the risk of bleeding.
Clopidogrel Superior to Aspirin in Preventing Cardiovascular Events
A new study published in the Lancet reveals that clopidogrel, a blood thinner, is more effective than aspirin in preventing major cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), without increasing the risk of bleeding.
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40% Bias Score
Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
A new analysis of 19 studies revealed that adults who received the herpes zoster vaccine, commonly known as the shingles vaccine, had an 18% lower risk of serious cardiovascular events; among those 50 and older, the risk reduction was 16%.
Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
A new analysis of 19 studies revealed that adults who received the herpes zoster vaccine, commonly known as the shingles vaccine, had an 18% lower risk of serious cardiovascular events; among those 50 and older, the risk reduction was 16%.
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28% Bias Score
Neurologist Issues Urgent Warning on Massage Guns, Headphones, and Sneezing
Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen warns against using massage guns on the neck, blasting loud music through headphones, and holding in sneezes, citing risks of stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and dementia, respectively, impacting millions.
Neurologist Issues Urgent Warning on Massage Guns, Headphones, and Sneezing
Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen warns against using massage guns on the neck, blasting loud music through headphones, and holding in sneezes, citing risks of stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and dementia, respectively, impacting millions.
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48% Bias Score
Stroke: Immediate Impacts and Long-Term Consequences
Stroke, or Istaroog, is a debilitating condition caused by brain blood vessel damage resulting in symptoms like limb numbness and slurred speech; prompt medical attention is vital, and it affects over 12 million globally annually.
Stroke: Immediate Impacts and Long-Term Consequences
Stroke, or Istaroog, is a debilitating condition caused by brain blood vessel damage resulting in symptoms like limb numbness and slurred speech; prompt medical attention is vital, and it affects over 12 million globally annually.
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44% Bias Score
Patent Foramen Ovale: Increased Stroke and Dementia Risk
A patent foramen ovale (PFO), present in about 25% of people, is an opening between heart chambers that increases stroke risk, especially in individuals prone to blood clots or experiencing fluctuating heart pressures; research also links large PFOs to vascular dementia.
Patent Foramen Ovale: Increased Stroke and Dementia Risk
A patent foramen ovale (PFO), present in about 25% of people, is an opening between heart chambers that increases stroke risk, especially in individuals prone to blood clots or experiencing fluctuating heart pressures; research also links large PFOs to vascular dementia.
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20% Bias Score
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