Research Highlights: Treatment of choice for absence epilepsyA double-blind, randomized study aimed to determine which of three drugs was optimum as initial empirical monotherapy. Adherence poor in stroke patients Target these 10 risk factors to stymie stroke Intensive BP lowering may cut stroke risk in type 2 diabetes Subgroup analysis of ACCORD trial reveals some benefit, but researcher cautions results are preliminary Canadian stroke drug moves to human trials Neuroprotective agent decreased stroke volume and improved functional recovery in animal studies ‘Vacuum cleaner’ sucks up stroke clots Calgary study demonstrates which patients may benefit most from vacuum catheter procedure Low-intensity activity helps recovery after stroke Extra arm exercises reduce depression, improve strength Stroke ‘tele-rehab’ may be feasible Virtual visits said to also identify ongoing needs ‘Unique’ issues prompted creation of new Canadian meeting Progress in stroke research and clinical care in Canada over the last decade produced the need for a specifically Canadian conference on the condition. Neuro group softens driver dementia advice ‘There’s no black-and-white transition from safe driver to unsafe driver’ says lead author of guidelines First Previous 42 43 44 45 46 Next Last
