Tripura Issues Advisory for Hot Weather

24 Apr 2024

The disaster management authorities of Tripura have released a public advisory to address the challenges posed by the ongoing hot and humid weather, expected to persist for the coming days. The general public has been advised to refrain from prolonged exposure to the intense sunlight, adjust their diet accordingly, and...

Healthcare inequities linked with stroke treatment, claims study

02 Mar 2024

According to a new study, people with stroke may receive treatment with clot-busting drugs based on socioeconomic variables including occupation, neighborhood, and education. The study concentrated on patients with ischemic stroke, which is the most prevalent kind of stroke brought on by a disruption in blood supply to the brain....

Deep brain stimulation is encouraging for stroke patients

15 Aug 2023

Cleveland Clinic researchers used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to target the dentate nucleus in the first-in-human trial for post-stroke rehabilitation patients. The dentate nucleus directs fine control of voluntary movements, language, cognition, and sensory functions in the brain. The majority of participants (nine out of 12) improved in both motor...

Young adults who drink moderately to heavily are more likely to get stroke, Reports

08 Nov 2022

A study found that young adults in their 20s and 30s who consume moderate to substantial amounts of alcohol may be more susceptible to having a stroke than those who consume little to no alcohol. The study was published in the issue of Neurology. "The rate of stroke among young...