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Urinary and Respiratory Tract Infections May Increase the Risk of Double Stroke

Researchers have warned that those suffering from urinary or respiratory tract infections could be facing nearly double the risk of heart attacks and strokes than obesity. The study, led by researcher Rahul Potluri of Britain’s Aston University, found that if the frequency of these common infections causing hospitalization continues for an excessive amount of time it could even lead to death. Those diagnosed with any one of these common infections were three times more likely

Study Finds 1 in 10 Stroke Survivors Need More Help Taking Medication

A study published in the BMJ Open found that over half of stoke patients require some degree of assistance with taking their medicine, and a sizable amount of these patients say they do not get the assistance they need. The Stroke Association states that as many as four in ten people who have had a stroke will go on to experience another within the next ten years. Since a second stroke has a higher risk of disability and death than first time strokes, survivors must be sure t

Portable Device Worn Like a Visor Detects Severe Stroke in Seconds

This new device, which is worn like a visor, can detect stroke in patients within seconds with a 92 percent accuracy, clinical investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report. The volumetric impedance phase shift spectroscopy (VIPS) device sends low energy radio waves through the brain that change frequency when passing though fluids. These waves are reflected back to through the brain and then detected by the device. When having a severe stroke, the b

Stroke-Focused Hip Hop Could Help Save Lives

Hip-hop music is being used to teach school children the symptoms of stroke an how to quickly react to them—this can be extremely useful in saving lives and preventing disabilities. The study involved 3,070 minority children from New York City in fourth, fifth and sixth grade from 22 schools that took part in Hip Hop Stroke, a three-hour multimedia intervention on strokes that encourage them to share what they learn with their parents and other adults. The participants watche

Study Links Psychiatric Disorders and Physical Disability in Women with MS

Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety contribute to physical disability in women with multiple sclerosis, according to a Canadian study. Several studies in the past have suggested that psychiatric disorders are common among MS patients—brain inflammation has been reported as a potential driver of depression and anxiety in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Children with MS have also been found to be more susceptible to psychiatric disorders t

Drug Found to Reduce Inflammation in Stroke Patients

Researchers at The University of Manchester and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust have found that an anti-inflammatory drug that was administered to patients in early stages of a stroke has reduced harmful inflammation. Kineret, the drug licensed for treating rheumatoid arthritis, was given as a small injection under the skin without giving the patients any identifiable adverse reactions. It is also one of the many biologic agents that transform treatment in a range of illne

Stroke Survivors Work on Their Golf Strokes as a Form of Rehabilitation

A group of stroke survivors decided to join together and work on their golf course at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort this past Thursday, thanks to the American Heart/Stroke Association’s event, “Saving Strokes”. Former Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy Tracy Suitt says when he had his stroke in December of 2015, he lost his entire right side. He plans on working on his recovery with each and every day to come—he knows his brain must re-learn basic things such as how to operat

Multiple Sclerosis Approved Recipes

Veggie Spring Rolls and Almond Dipping Sauce (Via MS Saved My Life) Serve as an appetizers or make a meal out of this one—these spring rolls are gluten free, dairy free and peanut free! Make sure to plan ahead and get organic brown rice wraps to start, although feel free to substitute these with either collard greens, Swiss chard, red kale leaves or organic brown rice wraps. Use whichever veggies you have or prefer to include in the wrap, this recipe calls for carrots, red pe

This Mobile App Can Reduce the Risk of Stroke by Detecting Atrial Fibrillation

Developed at the University of Turku, Finland, without any additional equipment, this mobile application can detect atrial fibrillation, which causes strokes. The application has the potential to save lives all over the world as a timely diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is crucial for effective stroke prevention. Researchers of the University of Turku and the Heart Centre of the Turku University Hospital studied three hundred patients with heart problems, half of whom had atr

This MS Warrior Keeps Takes Charge of His MS Through Diet and Exercise

Instead of solely relying on medication as his only source of multiple sclerosis treatment, Tony Ferro is facing his disease with an intense wellness regimen. Starting with his diet, an important aspect of keeping MS in check, Ferro had completely sworn off pasta, pizza and other processed foods after being diagnosed with MS in 2012. Water being his beverage of choice, as well as making berries and veggies a main component of his diet. Thirty-nine year old Ferro began experie

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