February 06, 2025

Meds that May Increase Dementia Risk

Antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories, and vaccines were associated with reduced dementia risk, while antipsychotics, antidepressants, and diabetes medications were frequently associated with increased dementia risk.

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February 06, 2025

Pediatric Stroke Survivors Show Higher Mental Health Risks

New research reveals children who survive strokes face increased rates of anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms, with age 9 identified as a critical period for mental health challenges, according to findings presented at the 2025 International Stroke Conference.

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February 05, 2025

Salt Substitute May Cut Stroke Recurrence Risk

A Chinese study of more than 15,000 patients who had previously had a stroke found salt substitution may cut the risk of another stroke by about 14%.

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February 03, 2025

Endovascular Treatment Shows Promise for Large Core Strokes

New analysis of clinical trials demonstrates significant benefits for previously excluded patient population

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February 03, 2025

Beta Blocker May Shield Women From Migraine-Linked Strokes

New research shows propranolol, a commonly used blood pressure and migraine medication, may cut ischemic stroke risk by up to 52% in women with migraines—particularly those without aura—while showing no protective effect in men.

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January 30, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Recent research from Japan highlights the potential link between oral and gut bacteria, particularly Streptococcus anginosus, and increased stroke risk, with implications for stroke prevention and management.

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January 30, 2025

GFAP Blood Test May Expedite Stroke Diagnosis

Novel blood biomarker GFAP shows 90-95% accuracy in differentiating hemorrhagic from ischemic strokes pre-hospitalization.

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January 29, 2025

ACEP: HBO₂ Maintains Level C in CO Poisoning

New review finds modest benefits, but barriers to implementation remain

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January 27, 2025

Particulate Matter Prompts Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Recall

Provepharm's urgent nationwide recall warns that contaminated injectable phenylephrine could lead to "serious complications such as stroke or even death" if particulate matter enters blood vessels.

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