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Chinese Man Endures 12-Hour Journeys, Travels For Months To Meet Wife In ICU
In his final moments, Chen held her hand tightly and bid her a final farewell.
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Too Many People Unnecessarily Die From Stroke
Strokes strike nearly 800,000 Americans each year
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People Suffering Mini-Strokes More Likely To Suffer Major Strokes
People who suffer a mini-stroke -- a brief stroke-like attack -- are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday.
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Statin, Blood Pressure Drug Slash Health Risk In Those With Hypertension
Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.
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Occupational therapy benefits stroke patients
Occupational therapy helps stroke patients recover their ability to care for themselves and also keeps them independent longer.
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Exercise helps stroke patients
Stroke patients can improve their endurance, balance and mobility if they participate in a structured exercise programme after completing in-hospital rehabilitation, new research suggests. Rehabilitation care after stroke is highly variable and increasingly shorter in duration.
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Chinese Man Endures 12-Hour Journeys, Travels For Months To Meet Wife In ICU
In his final moments, Chen held her hand tightly and bid her a final farewell.
-
Too Many People Unnecessarily Die From Stroke
Strokes strike nearly 800,000 Americans each year
-
People Suffering Mini-Strokes More Likely To Suffer Major Strokes
People who suffer a mini-stroke -- a brief stroke-like attack -- are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday.
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Statin, Blood Pressure Drug Slash Health Risk In Those With Hypertension
Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.
-
Occupational therapy benefits stroke patients
Occupational therapy helps stroke patients recover their ability to care for themselves and also keeps them independent longer.
-
Exercise helps stroke patients
Stroke patients can improve their endurance, balance and mobility if they participate in a structured exercise programme after completing in-hospital rehabilitation, new research suggests. Rehabilitation care after stroke is highly variable and increasingly shorter in duration.
