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Miriama Kamo shares family stroke history as a lesson to Kiwis
New Zealand Herald For most of her life Miriama Kamo has known of the damage stroke can wreak on a previously healthy mind and body, with her nana dying of a stroke in her 70s, her father at high risk of a stroke, and while pregnant the TV presenter had her own brush … |
Press of Atlantic City |
AtlantiCare neuroscience, stroke summit brings experts together for …
Press of Atlantic City Dr. Edward Hamaty, AtlantiCare Critical Care chairman and Neuro Critical Care medical director, and Joseph Drogo, advanced practice nurse in AtlantiCare’s neuro critical care unit, spoke at the 6th annual Neuroscience Conference and Stroke Summit at … |
Gadgets & Wearables |
AliveCor, Omron partner to target stroke with new app
Gadgets & Wearables “Somebody with high blood pressure has almost twice the risk of stroke than somebody without high blood pressure,” wrote Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., professor and chairman of neurology at the University of Miami, in a recent American Heart Association brief. |
The Northern Echo (registration) |
Teenage stroke survivor calls on Government to adopt national …
The Northern Echo (registration) A 14-YEAR-OLD stroke survivor and her family have called for a new national stroke strategy to be adopted by the Government. Emily Simpson, of Eaglescliffe, was just ten when she had a stroke while walking with a friend but, despite her huge efforts to … |
Endocrinology Advisor |
Excess Weight May Be Linked to Ischemic Stroke Risk in Women
Endocrinology Advisor “In UK women, higher body mass index is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke but decreased risk of hemorrhagic stroke,” the researchers wrote. “The totality of the available published evidence suggests that body mass index-associated risks … |