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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 08:58 pm

Stroke News

News on Stroke continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

2 hrs ago | Morning News

Silent strokes take a quiet toll

A new study found 10 percent of participants had previous damage from silent strokes, according to Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Related Topix: Florence, SC, Florence Metro, Health

10 hrs ago | Free Press

Diabetes ratings show room for improvement

One of Mankato Clinic's sites is tops in the region when it comes to diabetes care, but another is the lowest, exposing the challenges health care companies face in developing standards, according to a report ...

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Related Topix: Minneapolis, MN, Mankato, MN, Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication, Lake Crystal, MN

Sat Jul 05, 2008

PR-inside.com

Stakeholder Insight - Acute Stroke - TPA spurs infrastructure changes ...

Stakeholder Insight - Acute Stroke - TPA spurs infrastructure changes for the better - New Research Report on Companies and Markets 2008-07-04 18:27:16 - www.companiesandmarkets.com adds new report - ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Medical News Today

DG041 Blocks Platelet Aggregation Through A Novel Mechanism And Does...

Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 01 Jul 2008 - 1:00 PDT deCODE genetics announced positive topline ...

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Related Topix: Biotech, deCODE genetics, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Science, Pharmacology, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication, Plavix, Clopidogrel (generic)

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Victoria News

Big Bike provides big hope

The Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike made some big cash on its pedal through Victoria, Sidney and Langford.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Augusta Chronicle

NIH funding vital to MCG mission

Every day we hear about how scientific research improves and saves lives. Because of research, Helen Whitehead of Swainsboro, Ga.

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Related Topix: Swainsboro, GA, Medicine, Health

ABC Action News

Women and stroke: what you need to know

Knowing your risk and what the symptoms are could save your life. At age 38, Nicole Reeder had a massive stroke.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Camrose Canadian

High blood pressure can be serious

Among the medical community it is known commonly as "The silent killer." High blood pressure or hypertension can be deadly if left untreated.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hypertension, Health, Circulation

Salina Journal

Different strokes in Salina

Every once in a while here at the Journal, we get to do stories that can't help but make you feel good.

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Related Topix: Salina, KS, Medicine, Health

The Hindu

Stroke claims 1,800 lives every day, says expert

ALARMING DATA: State IMA president-elect R. Gunasekaran speaking at the World Stroke Day function in Tiruchi on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue Jul 01, 2008

TheDenverChannel

Risks, Symptoms Of Stroke Not Same For Men, Women

Strokes are the nation's third leading cause of death but the risk factors and symptoms of a stroke are not the same for men and women.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Coral Springs, FL

EMaxHealth

Middle-Aged People Suffering Silent Strokes Don't Know It

Middle-aged people, who felt quite healthy, appeared to have several silent strokes without even knowing about that.

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Related Topix: Medicine

WENH-TV Durham

Stroke Centers; Beach Cleanup

Stroke Centers The American Stroke Association says that anytime is the right time to know the signs of a stroke.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Keene, NH, Plymouth, NH

Mon Jun 30, 2008

The News

One in 10 has had a silent stroke: Study

Sunday, June 29, 2008 Routine brain scans in a group of middle-aged people showed that 10 per cent of them had suffered a stroke without knowing it, raising their risk for further strokes and memory loss, US ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Framingham, MA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Times Online

Commentary: Tory patient power will be popular - but will it work?

The Conservatives today signalled an end to targets in the NHS, relying instead on patient power to improve the service.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Jun 27, 2008

MedicineNet

Leukemia Drug May Improve Stroke Treatment

June 23, 2008 - A leukemia drug may help make a clot-busting drug used to treat strokes more effective and safer to use.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Thu Jun 26, 2008

WebMD Health News

Silent Strokes Take a Toll

June 26, 2008 -- It's possible to have a stroke and not realize it immediately. So it's wise to know the signs.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Hypertension

Medical News Today

Coronary Artery Disease Patients Who Do Not Respond To Plavix May Benefit From An Alternative Drug

Research is currently underway at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore on three drugs for patients suffering from coronary artery disease that do not respond to clopidogrel .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Plavix, Clopidogrel (generic), Medication, Baltimore, MD, Health

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Medical News Today

Framework For Future Research In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation

Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Conferences ; Stroke / Neuroprotection Article Date: 24 Jun 2008 - 3:00 PDT Seeking to set the agenda for urgent research in the field of Atrial ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Cardiology

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Rehab Management

Thrombosis Guidelines Emphasize Difficult Choices for Pregnant Women

Published as a supplement in the June issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians , Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication, Canada, World News, Health

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