A variety of healthy eating patterns are linked to premature death, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public health. See the details on the link below https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/variety-of-healthy-eating-patterns-linked-with-lower-risk-of-premature-death/
In 1996, Alteplase, a clot dissolving drug also known as tPA became the first available treatment for the most common type of stroke. It revolutionized the treatment of stroke around the world. https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-researchers-calgary-stroke-program-make-another-breakthrough-treatment-stroke
A new study has demonstrated that some strokes may be treated later than was previously thought. The EXTEND study, performed in Australia, treated patients with the clot dissolving medication Alteplase (tPA) between 4.5 and 9 hours after the start of the stroke, including patients that noticed their symptoms after waking from sleep. More patients who … Read more
The treatment of stroke patients has been characterized by the need for speed. The only medical therapy available, a clot dissolving drug called tPA, was originally available for use only if it could be given less than 3 hours after the start of symptoms. This led to the development of stroke centers to treat patients … Read more
