How I Became a Physician on Food Stamps Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good Jun 06, 2023
Kidneys on Ice; Improving Outcomes for Smaller Strokes Also in TTHealthWatch: multivitamins for cognition Jun 03, 2023 podcast
Brain Bleed Outcomes Improve With Bundled Care Strategy Positive results from combining BP, glucose, fever, anticoagulation control May 25, 2023
DOACs Safe to Start Soon After Acute Ischemic Stroke Trial supports starting within 48 hours for many patients May 24, 2023
With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closure First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies May 18, 2023
Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connection Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023
Sleep Problems Tied to Increased Stroke Risk Long unplanned naps, poor sleep quality, apnea among red flags Apr 05, 2023
Economic Impact of Obesity; Tap Water Burns Also in TTHealthWatch: low-risk prostate cancer in the U.S. Mar 11, 2023 podcast
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Risk of Acute Stroke Patients with depressive symptoms also more likely to have worse recovery outcomes Mar 08, 2023
Spinal Stimulation Opens Door to Treating Stroke Survivors With Partial Paralysis Recovery of strength, functional movements seen in pilot study Feb 20, 2023
Old Drug May Help Protect People With Diabetes Against Dementia Those with history of ischemic heart disease or stroke saw greatest protection with pioglitazone Feb 15, 2023
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Proves Mettle in Minor Stroke DAPT turns in non-inferior results versus IV alteplase in ARAMIS trial from China Feb 12, 2023
Tirofiban Improves Outcomes for Strokes With No Other Tx Options Chinese trial supports stronger antiplatelet for patients ineligible for lytics, thrombectomy Feb 11, 2023
CATIS-2: Delayed Antihypertension Tx for Acute Ischemic Stroke Still an Option Early therapy not a better bet for cutting death and disability risks at 3 months Feb 11, 2023
SPAN Study Finds a Winner for Treating Stroke in Rodents Among six interventions, uric acid exceeded efficacy boundaries Feb 10, 2023
Thrombectomy Effective for Large Ischemic Strokes Pair of phase III trials lay the groundwork for expanding indication Feb 10, 2023
BEST-II Throws Cold Water on Already-Tepid BP Lowering After Stroke Thrombectomy Trial did not show definite harm, but benefit is unlikely Feb 10, 2023
Lessons From Flint, Mich. on Stroke Preparedness and Lytic Uptake Racial disparities narrowed as a result of hospital and community intervention Feb 10, 2023
Does All Afib Detected After Stroke Really Have to Trigger Oral Anticoagulation? Stroke neurologists debate skipping secondary prevention anticoagulants for some Feb 10, 2023
Suboptimal Sleep Duration Linked to Poor Brain Health Middle-age patients with worse sleep saw increased white matter hyperintensities on MRI Feb 09, 2023
Tenecteplase on Par With Alteplase, Randomized Trial Affirms Data from China strengthen the evidence base for off-label use Feb 09, 2023
Familiar Drugs Get a Foot in the Door for Small Vessel Stroke Treatment Combined isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol feasible, well tolerated in these patients Feb 09, 2023
DAPT Underused for Minor Stroke, TIA Registry suggests undertreatment, particularly of women and healthier individuals Feb 09, 2023
Stroke Neuroprotection Drug Passes Early-Phase Hurdle Infusion before mechanical thrombectomy reduced important outcomes in small phase I/II trial Feb 08, 2023
Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke? Large study detects interaction between genetic susceptibility and neighborhood deprivation Feb 08, 2023
Cardiac Monitoring Continues to Flag Unsuspected Afib in Broader Population STROKE AF studied a group not typically considered for Afib detection and management Feb 08, 2023
Risk of Postmenopause Stroke Goes Back to Woman's Reproductive Years Lifetime estrogen exposure linked to stroke subtypes Feb 01, 2023
Scattered Brain Bleeds, Vasculitis in Alzheimer's Trial Death Case report is published days ahead of FDA lecanemab decision Jan 04, 2023
Encouraging Data for Stroke Lytics in DOAC Users Observational cohort shows "counterintuitive" finding on sICH risk Jan 03, 2023
Dementia Accompanying Cardiometabolic Disease: Does It Come Down to Genetics? Twin study suggests special monitoring in some individuals Dec 29, 2022
Stroke Thrombectomy Beyond the 24-Hour Window: Study Keeps the Door Open Researchers push the boundaries of how late is too late for intervention Dec 27, 2022
Stroke Data Hint at High Practice Variability Between EMS Agencies Prehospital stroke care performance remains a black box for the most part Dec 21, 2022
Hope That Older Afib Patients Embrace DOACs Meets Reality Latest data on initiation, adherence to anticoagulants nationwide Nov 18, 2022
Basilar Stroke Thrombectomy Finally Wins for Efficacy in Randomized Trials Promising results of endovascular therapy outside the anterior circulation Oct 12, 2022
Can Eyes Predict CVD Mortality?; ICUs in the ED Also in TTHealthWatch: preventing stroke in TAVR and first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes Oct 08, 2022 podcast
Concurrent LAA Occlusion Loses Its Appeal for LVAD Surgeons Heart pump placement plus anticoagulation suffice for patients, even those with Afib Oct 05, 2022
TCAR's Huge Growth Outpaces Middling Safety Data Comparisons against contemporary medical therapy are still lacking Sep 30, 2022
Making Low-Dose tPA Work for Japanese DOAC Users With Ischemic Stroke IV thrombolytics for these patients are accepted in some countries, but not the U.S. Sep 21, 2022
Stroke-Heart Syndrome: The 'Perfect Storm' Clinicians describe significant diagnostic and treatment challenges for a young patient Sep 19, 2022
P2Y12 Inhibitors May Be the Better Option for Secondary Prevention in CAD Meta-analysis challenges central role of aspirin, researcher says Aug 30, 2022