Little Benefit From Adding Aspiration to Thrombectomy for Stroke
A first-line thrombectomy approach that combines contact aspiration and stent retrieval techniques does not significantly improve the reperfusion rate compared
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Transcranial Brain Stimulation: No Benefit for Stroke Rehab
Anodal transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) does not improve upper extremity recovery in patients with mild to moderate stroke, new data
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For patients with ischemic stroke who live in rural areas, flying a team to provide endovascular treatment (EVT) at the
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Mobile Stroke Teams Treat Patients Faster, Reduce Disability
Having a mobile interventional stroke team (MIST) travel to treat stroke patients soon after stroke onset may improve patient outcomes,
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Intensive BP-Lowering for Brain Bleeds Potentially Deadly in CKD
Treating intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) with intensive blood-pressure control is potentially deadly in patients with impaired kidney function, new research shows.
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Infective Endocarditis From IV Drug Use Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke
One consequence of the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States may be an increase in the number of hemorrhagic
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