Cholecystectomy linked to lower stroke risk
Cerebrovascular risk factors need to be evaluated in patients with gallstones, researchers say.
Tag: Neurology – Stroke & TIA
Doctors warned: one 10-hour workday ups stroke risk
Findings could be relevant to Australian doctors, who work more than 50 hours a week.
Are streptococci involved in ischaemic stroke?
The bacteria appear to be concentrated in aspirated clots.
Aspirin may be safe for those with brain bleeds
'Unexpected' findings are reassuring for those with previous haemorrhage: study.
Does aggressive BP-lowering help in intracerebral haemorrhage?
Hitting a systolic BP of 110-139mmHg curbs haemotoma expansion in basal ganglia events, study shows.
Getting to the root of a rapid cognitive decline
A patient presents after fainting. What's causing his illness?
Doubling the clot-busting window sees more patients make full recovery
Results 'shift the stroke paradigm', say authors of Aussie-led trial.
What is causing this sharp shooting pain in the jaw?
Michael, 50, has severe, left-sided lower jaw pain near the molars. He had a previous episode for four weeks several years ago and was treated…
Low LDL ups haemorrhagic stroke risk in women
Findings show it's important to manage other risk factors such as hypertension, say researchers.
One in four over-80s do well after thrombectomy
Aussie study suggests that for large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation, it is better to intervene than not.
