Stroke

Stroke cases rising globally, air pollution, heat driving numbers: Lance

Incidence of stroke and related deaths are rising substantially around the world, with air pollution, high temperatures and metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure and physical inactivity, driving these increases, according to estimates published in The Lancet Neurology journal. Researchers found that the contribution of high temperatures to poor health and early death due to stroke has increased 72 per cent since 1990 and is likely to continue increasing in the future, thereby highlighting how environmental factors can impact growing stroke burden. Further, for the first time, particulate matter or PM air pollution was found to have the same contribution as smoking towards causing a fatal form of brain bleed, according to the researchers forming the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) group. The GBD study, the "largest and most comprehensive effort to quantify health loss across places and over time", is coordinated by the Institute for Healt

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Zerodha co-founder suffered a 'mild stroke', says he's now recovering

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Annual deaths due to strokes could be as high as 10 million by 2050: Report

Strokes, a highly preventable and treatable condition, could lead to nearly 10 million deaths annually by 2050, primarily affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a report said. The projection comes from the collaborative effort of the World Stroke Organization and the Lancet Neurology Commission (LNC) under which four studies have been published. The report published in Lancet Neurology journal said that stroke deaths are expected to surge from 6.6 million in 2020 to 9.7 million by 2050. The report has emphasised on the critical role of evidence-based, pragmatic solutions in combating the crisis and made 12 recommendations to counter the deaths related to strokes. Among them are stroke surveillance, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation. The report recommended establishing cost-effective surveillance systems for precise epidemiological stroke data to guide prevention and treatment. It also suggested elevating public awareness and fostering healthier lifestyles thr

Unhealthy snacks raise risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease: Study

The researchers discovered that just half of the people matched the nutritional value of their meals and snacks. This disparity has a detrimental impact on health indicators like blood sugar and fat levels, and addressing it may be as simple as changing one's diet.With unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people nullify the positive effects of healthy meals, increasing their risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.Researchers from the School of Life Course & Population Sciences and ZOE outline the snacking behaviours of 854 participants from the ZOE PREDICT project in their findings, which were published today in the European Journal of Nutrition.Dr Sarah Berry from King's College London and chief scientist at ZOE said, "Considering 95 per cent of us snack, and that nearly a quarter of our calories come from snacks, swapping unhealthy snacks such as cookies, crisps and cakes to healthy snacks like fruit and nuts is a really simple way to improve your health."Contrary to what is ...

Sun Pharma unit inks pact with US firm to introduce drug to treat stroke

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday said one of its wholly-owned subsidiary unit has tied up with US-based Pharmazz Inc to commercialise a drug used to treat cerebral ischemic stroke in India. One of the company's wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into a license agreement with the US-based biopharmaceutical company to commercialise a first-in-class innovative drug, Tyvalzi, in the country, the Mumbai-based drug major said in a statement. Developed by Pharmazz for potential global use, Sovateltide, is indicated for treating cerebral ischemic stroke. As per agreement terms, Sun Pharma is granted rights for marketing Sovateltide in India under the brand name Tyvalzi (Sovateltide), the company said. Pharmazz will be entitled to upfront and milestone payments, including royalties, it added. "The Phase 3 clinical trial for Tyvalzi conducted in India demonstrated statistically and clinically meaningful improvement in neurological outcomes in ischemic stroke," Sun Pharma India .

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Global stroke deaths could increase to nearly 5 million by 2030: Study

The number of deaths worldwide from ischemic stroke is expected to increase to nearly five million by 2030, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Neurology, focused on ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke. It found that the number of deaths worldwide from the disorder increased from two million in 1990 to more than three million in 2019. "This increase in the global death toll of ischemic stroke along with a predicted further increase in the future is concerning, but ischemic stroke is highly preventable," said study author Lize Xiong, of Tongji University in Shanghai, China. "Our results suggest that a combination of lifestyle factors like smoking and a diet high in sodium along with other factors such as high blood pressure and high body mass index can lead to an increased risk of stroke, Xiong said. The researchers analysed data from the Global Health Data Exchange from 1990-2019.

Artificial sweetener linked with increased heart attack, stroke risk: Study

Consumption of popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study which calls for further safety research to examine the long-term effects of such products. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic studied over 4,000 people in the US and Europe and found those with higher blood erythritol levels were at elevated risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event such as heart attack, stroke or death. They also examined the effects of adding erythritol to either whole blood or isolated platelets, which are cell fragments that clump together to stop bleeding and contribute to blood clots. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that erythritol made platelets easier to activate and form a clot. Pre-clinical studies confirmed ingestion of erythritol heightened clot formation. Artificial sweeteners are present in thousands of food and beverage brands worldwide, however they remain a controversial topi

Coronavirus likely to increase risk of stroke in children, claims study

Children may be at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a small study conducted in the US. The research, published this week in the journal Pediatric Neurology, reviewed medical charts and diagnosis codes to identify 16 hospital patients who had an ischemic stroke between March 2020 and June 2021. Most of those took place between February and May 2021, shortly after the surge of COVID pediatric cases. Of those tested for COVID antibodies, nearly half tested positive. None of the 16 had been severely sick with the virus and some had been asymptomatic, the researchers said. Five patients were not tested for past COVID infection, a limitation of the study, they said. "It may be that hyper-immune response that comes later that's causing kids to clot," said MaryGlen J. Vielleux, a pediatric neurology resident at University of Utah Health and lead author of the study. "Overall, kids have a relatively low risk for stroke, but there is a rare but real risk afte

Woman suffers beauty parlor stroke syndrome while getting her hair washed

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Sharp rise in stroke cases among young adults in UK, reveals study

Incidence of stroke in young adults have witnessed a sharp increase, according to a study of more than 94,000 people in Oxfordshire, reflecting growing evidence that the medical emergency in that demographic is a growing problem in high-income countries. The study was funded by the Medical Research Foundation and analysed the rate of new stroke cases in Oxfordshire, UK, over the last 20 years. Stroke is a major health problem that can have devastating consequences. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. This leads to death of brain cells and dysfunction in one or more parts. The restricted blood supply can be the result of an artery supplying blood to the brain being blocked, a blood vessel rupture causing a bleed inside the brain, or a brief reduction in blood supply to the brain. The traditional view is that vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity play a minor role in stroke among young adults. However, recent studies have begun t

Higher than expected stroke risk in coronavirus patients, says study

New research found patients hospitalised with Covid-19 had a higher risk of stroke, compared with patients who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies

Renowned fashion designer Satya Paul, who made the sari modern, dies at 79

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Stroke patients with Covid-19 see increased inflammation and death: Study

Stroke patients who also have COVID-19 showed increased systemic inflammation, more serious stroke severity, and a much higher rate of death, compared to stroke patients who did not have COVID-19, according to new research.The research was led by Chen Lin, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology University of Alabama, Birmingham.The research, published in the journal Brain, Behavior & Immunity - Health, is a retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study of 60 ischemic stroke patients admitted to UAB Hospital between late March and early May 2020. Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel for the brain is blocked by a clot, depriving some brain tissue of oxygen. All patients were tested for COVID-19 at admission.The UAB researchers mined electronic medical records of confirmed stroke cases for information on age, gender and race; clinical variables; laboratory data, including complete blood counts, blood chemistry and coagulation tests; and outcomes, ...

Covid-19 can cause stroke in absence of comorbidities, say neurologists

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One in four people prone to developing stroke, suggests health data

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability, accounting for 10 per cent of deaths globally in 2016

The lower your income, greater the chances of high blood pressure, stroke

Leading stroke experts looked at incidence and mortality rates, the impact of traditional risk factors on women versus men

90% of strokes can be prevented

Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor in reducing the burden of stroke, followed by high blood pressure

Cocaine use may increase stroke risk for youngsters

Consumption of cocaine causes rapid increase in blood pressure that can lead to stroke