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Adjunctive treatment with intravenous (IV) tirofiban does not improve clinical outcomes in patients with large-vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke who undergo endovascular treatment (EVT) within 24 hours of symptom onset, new data suggest. In a randomized, phase 3 trial of more…

Patients with an ischemic stroke treated with tenecteplase have almost a 50% lower rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) compared with those receiving alteplase, preliminary results from a large, multicenter registry study suggest. “In clinical practice where centers are using…

It’s only human to think about how we’ve acted in certain social situations or gatherings – booze or no booze. However, it becomes problematic when this thinking turns into an overanalysis that leaves you feeling anxious and negative about yourself….

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you plan on watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, chances are you’re already thinking about the food you’ll…

A globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identified potential biomarkers for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues,…

As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners. The surveys revealed critical insights into the…

Between 2009 and 2019, overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids and stimulant drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, surged compared to deaths from stimulants alone. Fatalities linked specifically to cocaine combined with opioids rose by nearly 450%, an…

A new framework can be used to identify those who have alcohol use disorder (AUD) by looking at the pathways that lead them to alcohol abuse, thus being more effective in helping treat them, according to researchers at the University…

The way people experience the world occurs due to complex and intricate interactions between neurons in the brain. Now, a study, published 9th February 2022 in Science Advances, suggests that astrocytes—star-shaped, non-neuronal cells in the brain—might also play an important…

A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the heart’s naturally irregular beat is set to be trialled in New Zealand heart patients this year, following successful animal trials. “Currently, all pacemakers pace the heart metronomically, which means a very steady, even pace….