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Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke

November 16, 2009 - 12:14pm

MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- People who suffer migraines have more than double the risk of ischemic stroke, and the risk is especially high in women, a new study has found.

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Migraines: A Real Big Pain In The Head

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on November 15, 2009 - 1:11pm

Let’s face it – migraines hurt.

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Nearly $1 Billion a Year Spent on Blood Thinners in U.S.: Report

November 12, 2009 - 1:16pm

In 2007, nearly $900 million was spent in the United States on outpatient prescriptions for blood thinning (anticoagulant) drugs, according to a federal government report released Thursday.

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Nearly $1 Billion a Year Spent on Blood Thinners in U.S.: Report

November 12, 2009 - 1:16pm

In 2007, nearly $900 million was spent in the United States on outpatient prescriptions for blood thinning (anticoagulant) drugs, according to a federal government report released Thursday.

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Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

November 10, 2009 - 1:01pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although many wedding vows include the phrase "in sickness and in health," a stroke can put that promise to the test by causing major relationship problems for married couples, according to British researchers.

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Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes

November 10, 2009 - 12:57pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to several common pathogens may increase the risk of having a stroke, a new study shows.

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Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure

November 9, 2009 - 3:23pm

MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement, which increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death, a new study shows.

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Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery

October 29, 2009 - 2:05pm

THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Stroke patients taken directly to a designated stroke center are much more likely to receive the clot-busting drug tPA than those taken to the nearest hospital, says a new study.

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Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time

October 20, 2009 - 4:48pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a stroke, according to German researchers who said their findings provide further evidence to increase the tPA treatment window from the current three hours to 4.5 hours.

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Timing of Oxygen After a Stroke May Matter

October 19, 2009 - 2:35pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Contradicting previous research, scientists have shown in animal studies that providing supplemental oxygen during an ischemic stroke can reduce brain damage.

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