
Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke, Finnish study finds
This article was first published on ScienceDaily.com A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Furthermore,...

Europe unites to throw a spotlight on public health
More than 70 events in over 25 countries take place between 13 and 17 May in first ever European Public Health Week Ahead of Europe Day, the public health community in Europe prepares to unite. Between 13 and 17 May, more than 70 events across at least 25 countries...

Same Stroke, Same Treatment?
This article was first published on ESO website | Author: Giuseppe Reale, MD – ESO YSPR Committee Same stroke, same treatment and lower limb weakness, but forget about upper motor neurons! Sometimes it seems that stroke treatment is all about time, tissue and...

Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense
First published on ScienceDaily.com The full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as the medical costs when lost work time for patients and caregivers is included. That's the finding of research published today, World Health Day, in the European...

The stroke care paradox: Close-knit social networks increase delays in hospital arrival
First published on ScienceDaily.com Newly developed treatment strategies can minimize the size of a patient's stroke and, in many cases, change what would have been a life-altering cerebrovascular event into a minor one with the prospect of excellent recovery. But...