Depression is more common in stroke patients, which has an adverse influence on the recovery of cognitive and functional abilities, according to researchers.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 9 (ANI/NewsVoir): Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals, Pallikaranai conducted a Walkathon on Nov 9, 2022, from their Hospital in Pallikaranai to highlight the awareness of Stroke among the general public. The Walkathon was inaugurated by N. Kumar, TPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Tambaram city in the presence of Dr T.G. Govindarajan, Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Group of Hospitals. Around 50 members participated enthusiastically in the event which included Senior Doctors, specialists, Nurses, paramedical staff among others. Also, participating in the Walkathon were Dr T.G. Sivaranjani - Director and Dr K.M. Radhakrishnan - Advisor.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 1 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, on account of World Stroke Day, conducted a public awareness drive on October 29th, 2022, to improve awareness of Stroke and how to prevent it.
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): According to a new study, getting less than nine hours of sleep in a day leads to cognitive impairment, mental problems and less grey matter in brain regions.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 21 (ANI/GPRC): Despite the advent of modern methods of treating stroke, there has been a significant rise in the mortality and morbidity ratio due to stroke in recent times due to the non-availability of an advanced stroke centre on time. Pertaining to the same, Artemis-Agrim Institute of Neurosciences, today, launched a new 'Drip and Ship' Approach, that aims to provide initial emergency treatment at the peripheral network hospital, before management at an advanced stroke management centre.
New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI/PNN): Lately, the rate of death due to heart failure and cardiac arrest has increased significantly. Last week, the death of renowned cricketer (Spin-King) Shane Warne had left everyone in shock. Although Covid infected has a bit higher rate of heart failure, preventive screening, whether it is Covid or Non-Covid, is essential to keep the risk of an epidemic of heart diseases at bay!
Dublin [Ireland], December 3 (ANI): A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it.
Washington [US], November 17 (ANI): Death from a heart attack or stroke may be the first cardiovascular disease (CVD) event in some people who smoke cigarettes and CVD is the leading adverse health effect among smokers, according to new research.
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], November 6 (ANI): Even though high blood pressure has been a well-established risk factor for stroke and deaths, it turns out that having low blood pressure can also be a risk factor for death after stroke.
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], November 5 (ANI): Even though high blood pressure or hypertension has been a well-established risk factor for stroke and for deaths, it turns out that having low blood pressure is just as great a risk factor for death after stroke.
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