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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Study claims night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. Significant study limitations pours a little skepticism into the mix.

    May 22, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 22, 2024 Source:Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke Reference:Nocturnal heat exposure and stroke risk

  • ASA not helpful as a primary prevention measure to reduce risk of first heart attack or stroke according to studies

    August 27, 2018

    Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2018 Source: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke Reference: Use of aspirin to reduce risk of initial vascular events in patients at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (ARRIVE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus

  • Lifestyle choices and stroke risk

    April 5, 2009

    Original broadcast date: April 5, 2009 To what extent do our lifestyle choices influence our stroke risk? This question was asked in a study recently published in the British Medical Journal. Dr. Phyo Myint, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ageing and Stroke Medicine at the University of East Anglia and Consultant Physician in Care of the…

  • Blood thinner medications and risk of brain hemmorhages

    March 11, 2007

    The use of anticoagulant medications (warfarin (coumadin)) commonly referred to as blood thinners is an important therapeutic choice in preventing strokes and blood clots. A study, published in the January 9, 2007, issue of the journal Neurology looked at the outcomes of its use especially in the older population. It showed that the rate of…

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