Robotic device may help restore movement in stroke patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Jun 2017 12:01 PM ISTSeoul, : Scientists have developed a new robotic tool that can help restore movement in paralysed patients, such as those who have survived stroke.The...
Patient position has no impact on disability outcomes in acute stroke: NEJM Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 July 2017 1:57 PM ISTA trial involving more than 11,000 patients has revealed sitting up or lying flat after a stroke makes no difference to their recovery.The research...
Skin cell model advances study of genetic mutation linked to heart disease, stroke risk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 July 2017 9:59 AM ISTDALLAS - Using a new skin cell model, researchers have overcome a barrier that previously prevented the study of living tissue from people at risk for...
Chickenpox increases risk of heart attack, stroke: JACC Anjali Nimesh Nimesh5 July 2017 3:10 PM ISTContracting shingles, a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, increases a person's risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a research letter...
New type of PET -Scanning may detect even small clots in stroke cases : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 July 2017 9:35 AM ISTWashington D.C. [USA] : Blood clots in veins and arteries can lead to heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism and now a team of scientists has...
After watching disturbing video, CPAP usage soars supriya kashyap kashyap14 July 2017 9:13 AM ISTLike more than 20 million other Americans, John Brugger has been diagnosed with sleep apnea. He snored, tossed and turned, and struggled to breathe...
Long working hours increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation:European Heart Journal Ruby khatun khatun18 July 2017 10:23 AM ISTPeople who work long hours have an increased risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, according to a study of nearly...
1 in 3 stroke survivors shuns life-saving statins due to side-effect concerns Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 July 2017 10:21 AM ISTWashington D.C. [USA] : Nearly 30 percent of stroke patients are refusing to take life-saving statins because they are worried about the side effects,...
Stroke survivors without early complications at long-term risk of death, stroke Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 July 2017 3:10 PM ISTPeople who survive a stroke or a mini-stroke without early complications have an increased risk of death, another stroke or heart attack (myocardial...
This stitch in time can save stroke patients lives Anjali Nimesh Nimesh30 July 2017 10:30 AM ISTWashington D.C. [USA]: A recent study has offered hope to the stroke patients, promising new options and a wider treatment window.The results of the...
Calcium build-up in arteries a predictor of heart attack : JACC Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Aug 2017 9:30 AM ISTPatients without calcium build-up in the coronary arteries had significantly lower risk of future heart attack or stroke and measuring calcium build...
Doctors develop Lasers technique detect risk of heart attack and stroke Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Aug 2017 9:10 AM ISTPatients at risk of heart attacks and strokes may be spotted earlier thanks to a diagnosis tool that uses near-infrared light to identify high-risk...
