Friday, September 28, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


PLATO: Causes of lower mortality with ticagrelor identified

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The mortality reduction with ticagrelor versus clopidogrel is due to fewer deaths from cardiovascular, bleeding, and infection complications, say researchers.

Stenting advised for basilar tip aneurysm intervention

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Stent-assisted coiling may be the best treatment option for basilar tip aneurysms, say US researchers.

UK guideline update focuses on whole stroke pathway

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The fourth edition of the UK National Clinical Guideline for Stroke challenges healthcare professionals to deliver quality stroke services across the whole pathway, including rehabilitative care.

Tight-junction proteins could help pin down hemorrhagic transformation risk

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Study findings suggest that measuring levels of tight-junction proteins in the blood of patients with stroke may help to gauge their risk for hemorrhagic transformation.

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