Contents
- 1 Dengue fever linked to increased risk of stroke
- 2 Emotional support is key for stroke patients, research suggests
- 3 Nervous system discovery could inform stroke, pain therapies
- 4 How thalidomide is effective against cerebral infarction
- 5 Invitation to participate in a Stroke Association webinar on peer support
Dengue fever linked to increased risk of stroke
Published first on ScienceDaily A new study has found that people with dengue fever have a higher risk of stroke, especially in the first 2 months following infection. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "Clinicians in dengue-endemic...
Emotional support is key for stroke patients, research suggests
Published first on ScienceDaily Doctors caring for severe stroke patients need to take account of their psychological needs and help prepare families for the possibility that they may not recover, a study suggests. Patients and their families experience debilitating...
Nervous system discovery could inform stroke, pain therapies
Published first on ScienceDaily New research published in the journal Nature for the first time reveals the atomic structure of a key molecular component of the nervous system. Scientists at OHSU used advanced imaging techniques to ascertain the resting state of an...
How thalidomide is effective against cerebral infarction
Published first on ScienceDaily Notoriously remembered as a major pharmaceutical scandal approximately 60 years ago, thalidomide caused severe birth defects since many pregnant women took the drug as a remedy for their morning sickness. In recent years, however,...
Invitation to participate in a Stroke Association webinar on peer support
Stroke clubs and groups provide essential long-term peer support to stroke survivors, carers, family and friends. They provide an opportunity for those who have been affected by stroke to rediscover previous skills, learn new skills, regain confidence, increase...
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