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Oral health is a major driver of ischemic stroke risk

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 23 Oct 2025

People with gum disease plus cavities have a significantly increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to those with a healthy mouth, researchers report. The findings were… read more.

Higher risk of ischemic stroke at young age after pregnancy complications

Written by Charlie King | 13 Aug 2025

The study examined over a thousand women aged 18 to 49. Of these, 358 had suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers compared the pregnancy histories of these women with… read more.

Apixaban shows more efficacy and safety than rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 5 Nov 2022

Among patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), those treated with apixaban have achieved a lower rate of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism and… read more.

Tenecteplase outperforms standard stroke treatment

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 29 Sep 2022

Tenecteplase, a clot buster used off-label for treating ischemic stroke, outperforms alteplase, the standard treatment, in health outcomes and cost, researchers reported on September 23, 2022 in Stroke…. read more.

Can the flu shot reduce your risk of stroke?

Written by Charlie King | 11 Sep 2022

Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the September 7, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the… read more.