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3rd UK Stroke Forum Conference 2nd- 4th December 2008 Healthcare professionals working in stroke care and research across the UK are being invited to attend the third annual UK Stroke Forum on the 2nd - 4th December 2008 at the Harrogate International Centre. Hosted by The Stroke Assoc... (original story)
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The dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in reducing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people, according to a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association". This research was co-funded by five components of the National Instit... (original story)
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The 12 products listed above are promoted as all-natural herbal dietary supplements used to treat a variety of health conditions and/or disorders. They come in labelled white plastic bottles of 100 capsules. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada) (original story)
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Reduced renal function is associated with poorer outcome in stroke patients receiving thrombolytic therapy, Swiss researchers report in the November 4th issue of Neurology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines) (original story)
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Doctors in Europe have performed the first trachea transplant that hinges on the patient's own stem cells. (original story)
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Conclusion: In 14 patients with symptomatic factor V Leiden who underwent cardiac surgery, we observed a considerable number of fatal and nonfatal thromboembolic events in the perioperative period and during a 32 months' follow-up. As conducted in three patients, continued anticoagulation with couma... (original story)
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Thousands of elderly people who take the Chinese herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba in the hope that it will ward off dementia could be wasting their time research has found. (Source: Telegraph Health) (original story)
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In the most clinically detailed population-based study of carotid endarterectomy to date, researchers outline 11 risk factors for poor outcomes, and the results may influence guideline updates. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) (original story)
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November is American Diabetes Month. To increase awareness of diabetes and its complications, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are asking the public "Why should you care about diabetes?" "Diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, k... (original story)
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NEWS MORE than half of all women in Scotland have no idea what their blood pressure is, putting their health at risk and increasing their chances of having a stroke, accord (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health) (original story)
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Authors: The Lancet Neurology PMID: 19007728 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Lancet Neurology) (original story)
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Title: HypothermiaCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 11/18/2008Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008 (original story)
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The number of patients over age 65 hospitalized for heart failure increased by 131 percent between 1980 and 2006. Women had a much higher annual increase than men. Among the three major forms of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and stroke being the other two), only heart failure has sh... (original story)
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Vascular diseases include heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. A significant amount of vascular morbidity and mortality could be prevented through primary prevention and early detection of these diseases. A universal (Source: Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed) (original story)
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... in Willamette National Cemetery for Cora Elizabeth Righter, who died Nov. 18 of Alzheimer's disease and a stroke at age 89. Cora Elizabeth Pulse was born July 6, 1919, in Chinook, Mont., ... (original story)