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HK data validate cerebrovascular safety of BNT162b2, CoronaVac vaccines

19 Feb 2024 by

A Hong Kong study finds no association between the BNT162b2 and CoronaVac vaccines and subclinical progression of MRI cerebrovascular disease biomarkers in community-dwelling adults.

HK data validate cerebrovascular safety of BNT162b2, CoronaVac vaccines

19 Feb 2024

Tobacco use during pregnancy detrimental to offspring’s neurocognitive development

19 Feb 2024

Tobacco use among pregnant women appears to contribute to long-term language and memory impairments in children, according to a study.

Tobacco use during pregnancy detrimental to offspring’s neurocognitive development

19 Feb 2024

ART linked to higher stroke risk during delivery

19 Feb 2024 by

Women who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART) were significantly more likely to experience strokes during delivery hospitalization than those who did not use ART, according to a study presented at ISC 2024.

ART linked to higher stroke risk during delivery

19 Feb 2024

AI as accurate as neurologists in detecting acute stroke, Bell’s palsy

18 Feb 2024 by

A novel smartphone app that uses machine learning algorithms to analyse facial expressions, speech patterns, and arm movements can detect acute stroke and Bell’s palsy with an accuracy matching that of neurologists, as shown in a study.

AI as accurate as neurologists in detecting acute stroke, Bell’s palsy

18 Feb 2024

Tirofiban drip limits neurologic decline in acute ischaemic stroke patients

17 Feb 2024 by

Treatment with intravenous (IV) tirofiban helps curb the risk of early neurologic deterioration when administered within 24 hours of acute ischaemic stroke onset, according to the TREND trial.

Tirofiban drip limits neurologic decline in acute ischaemic stroke patients

17 Feb 2024

Three dementia screening tools validated in a multi-ethnic Asian setting

14 Feb 2024 by

The Community Screening Instrument for Dementia (CSI-D), Chinese Mini Mental State Examination (CMMSE), and Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ) have been confirmed to be valid instruments for dementia screening in a multiethnic, multilingual Singaporean population comprising ethnic Chinese, Malays, and Indians.

Three dementia screening tools validated in a multi-ethnic Asian setting

14 Feb 2024

Lying flat prior to thrombectomy good for LVO stroke

14 Feb 2024 by

Positioning patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke flat on the bed prior to thrombectomy helps improve neurologic outcomes in the randomized controlled ZODIAC* trial.

Lying flat prior to thrombectomy good for LVO stroke

14 Feb 2024

IV ginkgo may boost brain recovery after stroke

13 Feb 2024 by

In a placebo-controlled trial, active components of Ginkgo biloba given intravenously for 14 days helps improve cognitive recovery among patients following an acute ischaemic stroke.

IV ginkgo may boost brain recovery after stroke

13 Feb 2024

Hematoma volume tied to short-term risk of ischaemic stroke

08 Feb 2024

The initial volume of hematoma appears to influence the short-term risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH), according to a study.

Hematoma volume tied to short-term risk of ischaemic stroke

08 Feb 2024

Protein intake in midlife helps promote healthy ageing

07 Feb 2024 by

Middle-aged adults who consume protein-rich foods, particularly plant protein, have a better chance of healthy ageing, including good physical function and good mental health status, suggests a study.

Protein intake in midlife helps promote healthy ageing

07 Feb 2024

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HK data validate cerebrovascular safety of BNT162b2, CoronaVac vaccines

HK data validate cerebrovascular safety of BNT162b2, CoronaVac vaccines

Tobacco use during pregnancy detrimental to offspring’s neurocognitive development

Tobacco use during pregnancy detrimental to offspring’s neurocognitive development

ART linked to higher stroke risk during delivery

ART linked to higher stroke risk during delivery

AI as accurate as neurologists in detecting acute stroke, Bell’s palsy

AI as accurate as neurologists in detecting acute stroke, Bell’s palsy

Tirofiban drip limits neurologic decline in acute ischaemic stroke patients

Tirofiban drip limits neurologic decline in acute ischaemic stroke patients

Three dementia screening tools validated in a multi-ethnic Asian setting

Three dementia screening tools validated in a multi-ethnic Asian setting

Lying flat prior to thrombectomy good for LVO stroke

Lying flat prior to thrombectomy good for LVO stroke

IV ginkgo may boost brain recovery after stroke

IV ginkgo may boost brain recovery after stroke

Hematoma volume tied to short-term risk of ischaemic stroke

Hematoma volume tied to short-term risk of ischaemic stroke

Protein intake in midlife helps promote healthy ageing

Protein intake in midlife helps promote healthy ageing