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Apixaban vs rivaroxaban in AF: Is one better than the other?

06 Jan 2022 by

Rivaroxaban was associated with a greater risk of major ischaemic or haemorrhagic events compared with apixaban in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) — suggesting that apixaban appears to be preferable over rivaroxaban when considering oral anticoagulant choice in these patients, according to a retrospective cohort study.

Apixaban vs rivaroxaban in AF: Is one better than the other?

06 Jan 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 December 2021)

06 Jan 2022

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 December 2021 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 December 2021)

06 Jan 2022

Stroke one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 mortality

06 Jan 2022 by

A territory-wide retrospective cohort study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has found that stroke is the third strongest predictor of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality, after advancing age and renal disease, while Parkinson’s disease (PD) was the second strongest predictor of death after advancing age during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic of 2003.

Stroke one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 mortality

06 Jan 2022

Functional electrical stimulation–assisted cycling training improves lower limb function in chronic stroke survivors

05 Jan 2022 by

A longitudinal pilot study by the Chinese University of Hong (CUHK) and Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an, China, used electrical impedance myography (EIM) and surface electromyography (sEMG) to demonstrate that functional electrical stimulation (FES)–assisted cycling training improves lower limb function in chronic stroke survivors through increasing muscle impedance properties, improving muscle activation capacity, and allowing better muscle coordination during ankle joint movements.

Functional electrical stimulation–assisted cycling training improves lower limb function in chronic stroke survivors

05 Jan 2022

CNS complications in COVID-19: 1 in 100 hospitalized patients affected

27 Dec 2021 by

A large retrospective study conducted in the US and Europe and presented at RSNA 2021 has suggested that central nervous system (CNS) complications may affect approximately one in 100 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

CNS complications in COVID-19: 1 in 100 hospitalized patients affected

27 Dec 2021

Who are most at risk of falls post-stroke?

26 Dec 2021

Men are more likely to encounter falls in the acute phase after stroke, a recent study has found. Other notable risk factors include haemorrhagic stroke, moderate stroke symptoms, impaired postural control, and smoking.

Who are most at risk of falls post-stroke?

26 Dec 2021

Elevated t-tau level in tears may signal neurodegeneration

25 Dec 2021

Concentrations of tau protein seem to be higher in the tear fluids of neurodegenerative individuals, suggesting a potential role for the biomarker in the detection of cognitive impairment, a recent study has found.

Elevated t-tau level in tears may signal neurodegeneration

25 Dec 2021

Tea, coffee could help ward off stroke, dementia

25 Dec 2021 by

Drinking coffee and tea, separately or in combination, seems to help protect against the risk of stroke or dementia, according to a recent study.

Tea, coffee could help ward off stroke, dementia

25 Dec 2021

Individuals with migraine, tension-type headache may fare well with exercise

24 Dec 2021 by

Working out can bring relief to patients with primary headaches, with aerobic and strength training beneficial in migraine or tension-type headache (TTH), respectively, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Individuals with migraine, tension-type headache may fare well with exercise

24 Dec 2021

Statin adherence a must to reduce stroke risk among hyperlipidemia patients

24 Dec 2021

Patients with hyperlipidemia who take their statin medication as prescribed appear to do well, with treatment adherence conferring significant protection against the risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes, as reported in a study.

Statin adherence a must to reduce stroke risk among hyperlipidemia patients

24 Dec 2021

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Apixaban vs rivaroxaban in AF: Is one better than the other?

Apixaban vs rivaroxaban in AF: Is one better than the other?

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 December 2021)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 December 2021)

Stroke one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 mortality

Stroke one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 mortality

Functional electrical stimulation–assisted cycling training improves lower limb function in chronic stroke survivors

Functional electrical stimulation–assisted cycling training improves lower limb function in chronic stroke survivors

CNS complications in COVID-19: 1 in 100 hospitalized patients affected

CNS complications in COVID-19: 1 in 100 hospitalized patients affected

Who are most at risk of falls post-stroke?

Who are most at risk of falls post-stroke?

Elevated t-tau level in tears may signal neurodegeneration

Elevated t-tau level in tears may signal neurodegeneration

Tea, coffee could help ward off stroke, dementia

Tea, coffee could help ward off stroke, dementia

Individuals with migraine, tension-type headache may fare well with exercise

Individuals with migraine, tension-type headache may fare well with exercise

Statin adherence a must to reduce stroke risk among hyperlipidemia patients

Statin adherence a must to reduce stroke risk among hyperlipidemia patients