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Tuesday, August 1, 2017  High-blood-pressure medication shows protective effect for brain
Hypertension is an important risk factor for Alzheimer's disease
 
Monday, July 24, 2017  Stroke survivors without early complications at long-term risk of death, stroke
Need for medical support, risk reduction in following years
 
Tuesday, May 9, 2017  “Good outcome” after stroke isn’t enough
Greater attention to long-term functional, social and occupational outcomes after stroke are needed.
 
Tuesday, May 2, 2017  First Alzheimer's patient treated with focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier
"A small but important step that opens up a whole new vista of possibilities"
 
Tuesday, March 21, 2017  Leg movements in sleep may contribute to risk of stroke and heart disease
Talk to your doctor about overall risk reduction