Persistent Headaches Common After Hemorrhagic Stroke
Dec 22, 2025 · Headaches, including those persisting beyond 3 months, affect 37%-46% of patients after hemorrhagic stroke, new research suggests.
Falls Lead to Brain Bleeds in About 7% of Older Adults
Aug 29, 2025 · Focal neurologic signs, external head trauma, loss of consciousness, and male sex independently predict the risk for intracranial hemorrhage after ground-level falls in older …
APOE4 May Raise Brain Bleed Risk in Apixaban Users With AF
Jul 15, 2025 · Carriers of the APOE ε4 allele have a threefold greater risk for intracranial hemorrhage than noncarriers when taking apixaban for atrial fibrillation, new research suggests.
Early, Aggressive BP Lowering Tied to Better ICH Outcomes
Jun 19, 2025 · Initiating intensive blood pressure lowering soon after ICH is linked to better outcomes compared to currently recommended treatment, a new analysis suggests.
First Do No Harm: Guidelines Define a Nonviable Pregnancy
Oct 9, 2013 · Broader ultrasound criteria in early pregnancy may prevent harm.
Anemia, PPH, and Maternal Death: New Data With Global Reach
Feb 4, 2025 · Results of two large studies highlight a link between anemia and risk for postpartum hemorrhage and maternal death, with implications even in developed nations with low rates of …
Frozen Platelets Don’t Beat SOC for Cardiac Surgery Bleeding
4 days ago · The use of cryopreserved platelets is associated with higher perioperative blood loss, higher transfusion use, and longer ICU and hospital stays than the use of liquid-stored …
Aspirin Confers No Long-Term Heart Benefits in Older Adults
Aug 21, 2025 · Aspirin offers no long-term benefits against major cardiovascular events in healthy older adults but carries a concerning risk for hemorrhage, according to an extended follow-up …
Stroke Burden Surges Among US Adults - Medscape
Sep 1, 2025 · Overall stroke burden is rising dramatically in the US, especially among younger adults and in certain states, new research shows.
Hot Topics From the International Stroke Conference - Medscape
Feb 24, 2025 · Prof Christoph Diener picks his top trials from the 2025 International Stroke Conference covering thrombectomy for distal stroke, thrombolysis timing, and anticoagulation …