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From The Labs

Gasdermin D emerges as a potential therapeutic target for atrial fibrillation

March 27, 2025 atria,  atrial fibrillation,  Dementia,  gasdermin D,  heart cells,  heart failure,  mitochondria,  reactive oxygen species,  Research,  Stroke

This study reveals that gasdermin D plays a novel role in the development of atrial fibrillation through multifaceted mechanisms.

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From The Labs

Machine learning assists in predicting risk of stroke

November 12, 2024 CF-LVAD,  congestive heart failure,  mitochondria,  OxPhos proteins,  Research,  SOAR,  Stroke

Machine learning could give physicians a means to anticipate complications and implement interventions before assist device implantation.

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Momentum

Strokes 101: Learn more about the common neurological illness

June 6, 2024 Neurology,  Neuroscience,  Stroke

Dr. Chethan Rao details the different types of strokes and breaks down recovery, treatment options and more.

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The Stitch

Unveiling the silent threat: your guide to early detection and prevention of carotid artery disease

February 28, 2024 artery,  carotid artery disease,  neck,  Stroke,  Vascular Surgery

Dr. Jayer Chung emphasizes the importance of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control to avoid a clogged carotid artery

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Momentum

“Time is brain”: Minimizing the risk of death, severe injury for stroke patients

May 18, 2023 acute ischemic stroke,  Department of Neurosurgery,  Dr. Naser Jaleel,  Stroke

Dr. Naser Jaleel explains what patients need to know about strokes and the importance of timely intervention to minimize the damage caused by stroke.

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From The Labs

Image of the Month: Neural tracts involved in speech recovery after stroke

July 5, 2022 Image of the month,  neural paths,  Research,  speech,  Stroke

This work helps predict the types of brain damage and behavior that lead to chronic language loss, thus informing both psychological theories and treatment approaches to language.

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From The Labs

Heart NLRP3 inflammasome linked to atrial fibrillation

July 31, 2018 arrhythmia,  inflammatory response,  NLRP3 inflammasome. atrial fibrillation,  Research,  Stroke

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart arrhythmia, and it is particularly observed in the elderly human population, which is growing worldwide. Atrial fibrillation is

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Momentum

Reduce damage from strokes with FAST action

May 6, 2013 Andy Phifer,  Baylor College of Medicine,  Neurology,  Neuroscience,  Stroke

May is Stroke Awareness month and with it comes a chance to learn how to prevent or deal with a stroke. Your chance of stroke can be

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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