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Concussion increases risk of mental health issues in children
“Studies have shown that even a single psychoeducational session early after a concussion can minimize prolonged recoveries.”
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Geriatric guideline implementation remains unrealistic in most EDs
“When ED resources are insufficient to support best practices, the care should focus on educating patients and caregivers about the significance...
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Robotic transcranial Doppler improves PFO detection after stroke
It’s hoped that use of the robotic device will increase the number of shunts identified.
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Liquid embolism of AVM tied to high cure rate
“Endovascular treatment using Onyx is able to achieve, on its own, a very efficient cure rate with a low morbidity and mortality rate,”
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Tenecteplase for stroke thrombolysis up to 24 hours?
“These results are the first to be reported with tenecteplase in the extended time window.”
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Mixed results for cardiologists in stroke thrombectomy
Specialized training and collaboration between specialties, experts say, are essential for interventional cardiologists to achieve results similar...
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Stroke risk is highest right after COVID infection
The study highlights the impact COVID-19 has on the cardiovascular system.
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New stroke risk score developed for COVID patients
The user-friendly score represents a step forward but also points to the need to better risk-stratify patients for this complex, expensive, and...
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Motor function restored in three men after complete paralysis from spinal cord injury
A system developed specifically for spinal cord injuries enabled three men with complete paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim, and move their...
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Ischemic stroke rates higher in young women than young men
Young women may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke than young men, representing a “significant departure from our current scientific...
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Is outpatient care as safe as inpatient for TIA, minor stroke?
The safety of outpatient care can be improved by correct risk stratification, then triaging patients based on their risk profile.