Set to enter larger trial across 5 countries, it works by permanently turning off gene that causes high bad cholesterol levels. Commonly used drugs work by inhibiting cholesterol-causing enzyme.
Treatments such as endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), are becoming more accessible to patients and leading to paradigm shifts in their outcomes.
India sees an estimated 17 lakh brain stroke cases every year, the highest globally. Less than 1.5% of ischemic stroke patients in the country receive life-saving intervention.
Study published last week looks at data from 1990 to 2021 to assess stroke cases in 204 countries. High ambient temperature saw 2nd-highest increase in any risk factor during the period.
For the first time, the guidelines are aimed at clinicians, individuals and medical laboratories. The cut-off for various lipid markers was modified based on risk factors.
Stroke deaths worldwide projected to rise to 9.7 million by 2050 from 6.6 million in 2020. Series of 4 studies by researchers in India, Sri Lanka & Singapore published Tuesday.
In paper published in journal Neurology, researchers from University of Maryland link blood groups to risk of early stroke. Risk lowest among people with blood type O, they say.
Doctors cite Kerala's higher life expectancy among reasons for greater number of claims for treatment of strokes. Analysis by National Health Authority, which governs PM-JAY.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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