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.
Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.
Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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