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News
03/04/2025
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
03/04/2025
Neurology
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News
02/20/2025
Researchers have developed a model that achieved 93% accuracy in predicting neurologic functional independence after carotid revascularization in patients with acute stroke.
Researchers have developed a model that achieved 93% accuracy in predicting neurologic functional independence after carotid revascularization in patients with acute stroke.
Researchers have developed a...
02/20/2025
Neurology
Stroke Solutions
02/05/2025
Terumo Neuro Also Features Much-Anticipated SOFIA™ 88 Neurovascular Support Catheter Showcased at ISC Symposium led by Dr. Ameer E. Hassan on Thursday, February 6th ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo...
Terumo Neuro Also Features Much-Anticipated SOFIA™ 88 Neurovascular Support Catheter Showcased at ISC Symposium led by Dr. Ameer E. Hassan on Thursday, February 6th ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo...
Terumo Neuro Also Features...
02/05/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Intra-Arterial Urokinase After Endovascular Reperfusion for Acute Ischemic Stroke Does Not Help Outcomes
News
01/28/2025
Intra-arterial urokinase administered after near-complete or complete reperfusion by endovascular thrombectomy did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion, according to study...
Intra-arterial urokinase administered after near-complete or complete reperfusion by endovascular thrombectomy did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion, according to study...
Intra-arterial urokinase...
01/28/2025
Neurology
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News
01/21/2025
Adjunctive intra-arterial tenecteplase did not appreciably improve freedom from disability after acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion, according to study findings published in JAMA.
Adjunctive intra-arterial tenecteplase did not appreciably improve freedom from disability after acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion, according to study findings published in JAMA.
Adjunctive intra-arterial...
01/21/2025
Neurology
Performance Feedback Improves Quality of Care for Ischemic Stroke
News
01/02/2025
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback...
01/02/2025
Neurology
News
11/08/2024
Meta-regression showed a lower rate of incident cardiovascular disease in more recent data for patients with psoriatic arthritis, but not for patients with spondyloarthritis, researchers report.
Meta-regression showed a lower rate of incident cardiovascular disease in more recent data for patients with psoriatic arthritis, but not for patients with spondyloarthritis, researchers report.
Meta-regression showed a lower...
11/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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News
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
News
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
Brain health
News
09/26/2024
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs...
09/26/2024
Neurology