News Feature Channel: Stroke and TAVR procedures

Recent study at UC Irvine found that semaglutide medication may benefit 93 million U.S. adults

University of California, Irvine — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:05:17 EST

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have just published a study that projects 93 million U.S. adults that are overweight and obese may be suitable for the 2.4 mg dosage of semaglutide, a weight loss medication known under the brand name Wegovy.

New Evidence Bolsters Theory E-cigarettes May Increase Stroke Risk

American Physiological Society (APS) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:55:48 EST

There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Deep Brain Stimulation Encouraging for Stroke Patients

Cleveland Clinic — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:00:00 EST

A first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for post-stroke rehabilitation patients by Cleveland Clinic researchers has shown that using DBS to target the dentate nucleus - which regulates fine-control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain - is safe and feasible.

UTHealth Houston joins SATURN trial, studying role of statins in recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:55:30 EST

A clinical trial evaluating the role of statins in the risk of recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in patients presenting with ICH, has opened for enrollment at UTHealth Houston.

Interface "brain-computer" will speed rehabilitation of patients after stroke

Russian Foundation for Basic Research — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:35:14 EST

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology have found that the use of brain-computer interfaces can help speed up the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke.

Clinical Trial Aims to Reduce Depression, Improve Quality of Life After Stroke

University of Utah Health — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:56 EST

Following up on positive results from preliminary research, scientists at University of Utah Health are evaluating whether an eight-week program based on positive psychology techniques can improve the mood and well-being of people who have had a stroke and those who care for them.

Survey of CVD programs finds more resources needed for heart disease and stroke risk in youth

American Heart Association (AHA) — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:50:43 EST

A new survey of cardiovascular care centers in the U.S. and Canada found that there are not enough resources to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care.

We're closer to engineering blood vessels

University of Melbourne — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:20:53 EST

University of Melbourne researchers have developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue.

Paw-some pets provide a voice for people with aphasia

University of South Australia — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:10:05 EST

Feathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and wellbeing, especially for people with acquired language difficulties such as aphasia.

Smidt Heart Institute's Hypertension Center Earns Accreditation

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:18 EST

The Hypertension Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has earned accreditation from the American Heart Association, signifying that it exceeds the highest standards of care for patients with high blood pressure--a condition that affects nearly half of all U.S. adults and increases risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.

Research pinpoints inflammation source behind atherosclerosis

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:15:38 EST

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas have discovered in mice how high cholesterol causes blood vessels to become inflamed, a necessary prerequisite for atherosclerosis - the "hardening of the arteries" responsible for most heart attacks and strokes. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could lead to new interventions to protect against cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of death globally.

Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome

University of Otago — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:25:02 EST

A University of Otago study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood.

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center EMS Recognized by American Heart Association for Providing High Quality Care to People with Most Severe Type of Heart Attack and Stroke

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:45:31 EST

Hackensack MeridianJFK University Medical Center's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received, for the ninth consecutive year, the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline(r) EMS Gold achievement award for its high quality, rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack and stroke, ultimately saving lives.

Gene Variant May Help Explain Why Black Individuals Are Prone to Severe Strokes

University of Utah Health — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:40:16 EST

In a new study, University of Utah Health researchers have shown that a particular version of a gene may contribute to the higher severity of stroke seen among Black Americans. The findings could help scientists develop more effective stroke medications for people who carry the gene.

Disrupting Your Circadian Clock Speeds Up Stroke Onset and Shortens Lifespan

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:10:43 EST

Long-term circadian disruption in a rat model of high blood pressure accelerated stroke onset and shortened lifespan, according to researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Women less likely to be routed to comprehensive stroke centers for large vessel acute ischemic stroke, according to UTHealth Houston research

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 EST

Despite having worse stroke symptoms and living within comparable distances to comprehensive stroke centers, women with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke are less likely to be routed to the centers compared to men, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

Eleven Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized For Stroke Care By American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines (r) Stroke Awards

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:05:14 EST

Hackensack Meridian Health honored for stroke care by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier

Harvard Medical School — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:45:05 EST

What makes the vital layer of protective cells around the brain and spinal cord -- the blood-brain barrier -- more or less permeable has been one of the more mystifying questions in neuroscience.

Run, Walk, Roll in Support of JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at the 15th Annual Miles for Minds 5K

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:05:48 EST

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce its 15th Annual Miles for Minds 5K Race to support Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, located at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center. The race will take place on Sunday, July 30 at Roosevelt Park in Edison.

Metabolic Syndrome Risk Doubled from Adolescence to Young Adulthood

American Physiological Society (APS) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:05:28 EST

Risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, doubled in people during the growth period from adolescence to young adulthood.