Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger),…
Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery
A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve…
Exercise-based cardiac rehab cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence and boosts quality of life, study finds
New research shows that exercise-based cardiac rehab offers real benefits for people with atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk…
New treatment shows promise in protecting brain following stroke reperfusion
Cambridge scientists have developed and tested a new drug in mice that has the potential to reduce damage…
Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy
A novel study reveals that targeting a single protein’s aggregation can dramatically reduce brain injury after stroke, potentially…