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ASA: Pre-Hospital tPA May Reduce Stroke Disability
Findings for patients given tPA in a mobile stroke unit
ASA: Male Stroke Patients Twice As Likely to Get Timely tPA
Researchers not sure why the disparity exists
ASA: Headache Precedes Stroke More Often in Kids Than Adults
However, ischemic strokes still very rare in children
ASA: Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function After Stroke
Most effective programs offer exercises aimed at strength, balance, stretching, and aerobic fitness
ASA: Not Enough Stroke Patients Being Treated With tPA
Minorities, women, seniors on Medicare, rural residents less likely to be diagnosed in time for tPA
ASA: Class-Specific Link Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Link strongest for thrombotic strokes, cardioembolic strokes
ASCO: Pembrolizumab Is Good Second-Line Tx in Urothelial CA
Findings for patients with advanced urothelial CA that recurred or progressed after platinum-based chemo
AAN: Mercury in Seafood May Be Tied to Higher Risk of ALS
Certain types of seafood may be linked to the disease, early research suggests
ASCO: Taking Abiraterone Acetate With Low-Fat Meal Can Cut Cost
Research indicates high-fat meals raise levels of the drug more unpredictably
AAN: Repeat Head Injuries Do Not Affect Motor Skills in NFL Players
Study aimed to see if former pro football players faced the same fate as many professional boxers
