Stroke Prevalence Higher in the United States Than in EuropeStroke prevalence is higher in the United States than in Western Europe across all socioeconomic groups, but African Americans and poor Americans appear to be at a particular disadvantage compared with their European counterparts.
Donepezil Misses Primary End Point in CADASIL Treatment TrialResults of a randomized trial have shown no effect of donepezil treatment vs placebo in patients with CADASIL on the trial's primary end point of change from baseline on the V-ADAS-cog scale of cognitive function.
CHIPPS: Immediate Blood Pressure Lowering After Stroke May Reduce MortalityBlood pressure lowering in the 60% to 70% of patients who become hypertensive immediately following acute stroke reduces 3-month mortality without serious adverse effects or increasing stroke severity, a randomized pilot study suggests.
Caffeinol Safe in Combination with Thrombolysis in StrokeA phase 1 study of a neuroprotectant agent combining caffeine and ethanol suggests caffeinol can be given safely after tPA with some signal of improved outcome compared with historical controls.
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