Thursday, September 8, 2016

Clot Retrieval Device Approved

Devices to avoid potential disability among stroke victims have been approved
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Clot Retrieval Device Approval Expanded

Two similar devices that help doctors retrieve blood clots and avoid potential disability among stroke victims have been approved for new uses by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Trevo...
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 Diseases and Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury: Levels, Treatment, Symptoms, Recovery

When vertebrae are broken or dislocated, the result can cause traumatic injury to the spinal cord. A spinal cord injury can have significant physiological consequences. One indication of the severity...
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Septic Arthritis: Facts on Symptoms and Treatment Guidelines

Septic arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms. Septic arthritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Risks for the development of septic arthritis include taking...
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A Woman's Weight Has Complex Link to Stroke Risk

Excess weight may put women at increased risk for the most common form of stroke, but at lower risk for a less common stroke type, new research shows. Still, experts say the overall message...
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Health Tip: Choosing a Senior Home

No one wants to end up in a senior home. But there are ways to identify when such a place is well-suited for a loved one. The appearance and attitude of the existing residents may offer great clues...
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Stroke Survivors Often Struggle With Depression

Stroke survivors face an increased risk of developing depression, a new study suggests. In the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than...
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Could Good Sex Be Bad for an Older Man's Heart?

Sexually active older men may be more likely to have a heart attack, heart failure or stroke compared with their less lusty peers, new research suggests. What's more, older men who say they enjoy...
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