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03/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Arm training improves leg function in stroke patients, study finds

A study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology has found a strategy in improving the walking ability of individuals who suffered from stroke. A team of researchers from the University of Victoria in Canada examined the effect of arm training on leg function after stroke. The research team recruited 19 individuals who experienced a stroke between seven […]

03/31/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Doctors turn to a spider’s deadly venom in hopes of treating stroke victims

The venom of one of the world’s deadliest spiders could potentially be used by stroke patients to protect against brain damage — although more research is needed before this becomes standard treatment. One bite from the Australian funnel web spider can kill an average-sized human in only 15 minutes. The neurotoxins act on the central nervous […]

02/21/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Cannabidiol may soon be used in the emergency room to fight effects of stroke and cardiac emergencies

During a cardiac emergency, the sudden stoppage of blood flow puts severe stress on the rest of the body. During a cardiac arrest, valuable oxygen and nutrients are cut off. The real damage occurs when the person is revived and the blood flow returns. The quick influx of blood flow often causes injury to the […]

02/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Vitamin C is a powerful heart healer, especially after surgery

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia which can be triggered by various stressful events. About 30 percent of people who have undergone a cardiac operation suffer from post-operative AF afterward. There are a lot of drugs available to treat the condition; however, they come with a host of adverse side effects […]

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