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New mindset in the search for stroke therapies
Researchers have identified a promising new avenue to explore in the search for stroke treatments...
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microRNA reduces stroke risk
The molecule microRNA-210 stabilises deposits in the carotid artery and can thus prevent them from tearing, and prevent dangerous blood clots from forming.
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Benzodiazepines increase stroke risk in Alzheimer’s patients
The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with a 20% increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.
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Boosting mitochondria may help regenerate damaged neurons
8 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Researchers have discovered that boosting the transport of mitochondria along neuronal axons enhances the ability of nerve cells to repair themselves...
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New set of genes associated with stroke identified
8 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Researchers identified a new gene called FOXF2 which increased the risk of having a stroke due to small vessel disease in the brain...
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A molecule that could significantly reduce brain damage in stroke victims
10 March 2016 | By
This graphic depicts a new inhibitor, 6S, locking up an enzyme (red) to block the production of hydrogen sulfide (yellow and white). Hydrogen sulfide concentrations have been shown to climb after the onset of a stroke, leaving to brain damage. CREDIT: Matthew Beio, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Researchers have developed a…
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UCLA discovery could lead to better recovery after stroke
28 October 2015 | By Victoria White
Researchers have identified a molecule that, after a stroke, initiate repairs to the brain...
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Chemists find scalable way to synthesise the potential brain-protecting compound jiadifenolide
16 June 2015 | By Victoria White
Chemists have invented the first practical, scalable method for synthesising jiadifenolide, a molecule that may have powerful brain-protecting properties...
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Anti-stroke drug Vinpocetine could be effective as a treatment for middle-ear infections
22 May 2015 | By Victoria White
Vinpocetine is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to improve bacterial clearance and reduce hearing loss...