As a young girl growing up in the former Soviet Union, Evelina Fedorenko PhD ’07 studied several languages, including English, as her mother hoped that it would give her the chance to eventually move abroad for better opportunities. Her language studies not only helped her establish a new life in the United States as an… Continue reading Looking under the hood at the brain’s language system
Tag: Stroke
Persistent Long-Term Stroke Risk After TIA or Minor Stroke
One in five patients may have a subsequent, more severe stroke within 10 years of experiencing a TIA or minor stroke, underscoring the need for long-term secondary prevention. Medscape Medical News
Tenecteplase Matches Alteplase for Ischemic Stroke Care
Tenecteplase provides comparable safety and effectiveness outcomes for acute ischemic stroke as alteplase, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Which Diabetes Type Has Higher Stroke Risk?
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, whereas type 2 diabetes increases the risk for only ischaemic stroke, a study shows. Medscape News UK
[ASAP] Troglitazone as a Novel Nrf2 Activator to Attenuate Oxidative Stress and Exert Neuroprotection
Neurology Patient Frailty: A Clinician’s Guide
Frailty is a complex syndrome that may be under-recognized yet can complicate the clinical trajectory of neurologic diseases like dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Medscape Medical News
[ASAP] Upregulation of the PI3K/AKT and Nrf2 Pathways by the DPP-4 Inhibitor Sitagliptin Renders Neuroprotection in Chemically Induced Parkinson’s Disease Mouse Models
Critical Stroke Care Less Likely in Disadvantaged Areas
Hospitals serving disadvantaged communities are less likely to administer IV thrombolysis for stroke, compared with hospitals in more affluent areas, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Young Woman’s Stroke Linked to Hormonal Contraceptives
A 32-year-old woman’s stroke, linked to her use of oral contraceptives, demonstrates the need for heightened awareness of CVT, particularly in patients with risk factors for thrombosis. Medscape News UK
[Comment] Thrombolysis before endovascular treatment of tandem lesions
A carotid tandem lesion is the simultaneous occurrence of stenosis or occlusion of the extracranial internal carotid artery and intracranial occlusion that has caused acute ischaemic stroke. Around 15% of patients with acute ischaemic stroke have carotid tandem lesions, but the best treatment approach for this group of patients is still highly debated. For example,… Continue reading [Comment] Thrombolysis before endovascular treatment of tandem lesions