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Benefits, Risks of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Acute Ischemic Stroke or TIA
It will be important to determine the actual frequency of the CYP2C19 loss-of-function gene. Clinicians should consider point-of-care testing for patients before selecting and initiating dual antiplatelet therapy.
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Scientists Are Worried About Air Quality and Dementia Risk
Traffic-related air pollution raises red flags for neurological health.
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Informed Consent Requirements May Hinder Innovation in Stroke Treatments
IRBs and regulatory bodies should consider the changing scope of acute stroke care, and collaborate with investigators to design studies that can ethically answer important questions and allow innovation and progress in the field.
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Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Disappoints in TAVR/Stroke Trial
In this largest-to-date randomized trial of stroke prevention in transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients, use of the Sentinel cerebral embolic protection device did not significantly affect the incidence of periprocedural stroke.
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Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging
Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.
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Preventing Strokes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Researchers continue testing cerebral embolic protection devices as a solution — but are they effective?
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Keep on the Sunny Side: Timing Meals for Better Mental Health
Feelings of anxiety and depression can fluctuate depending on when one eats throughout the day.
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Expert Panel Debunks Common Sleep-Related Myths
Authors identified and deconstructed 10 misconceptions parents hold about teenage nocturnal patterns.
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Fraud Allegations Involving Alzheimer’s Disease Study Raise Concerns
In a paper published in 2006, the authors provided evidence indicating accumulation of a specific form of beta-amyloid protein was a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent accusations suggest images allegedly were altered, raising doubts about the initial conclusions. Regardless of what happened, this case has jumpstarted a conversation about instituting more preventive measures, conducting faster investigations into fraud allegations, and levying more severe consequences for researchers found guilty of misconduct.
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Treatment of Acute Vertigo
Treating acute vertigo with an antihistamine was more effective than benzodiazepines for acute symptoms. However, there was no difference between the two medications in terms of resolution within one week or one month.