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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Thought

DAIC

percent of the patients treated between 2005 and 2009 to 6.82% of the patients treated between 2015 and 2019. About 2 million of these people had been diagnosed with A-Fib, and the numbers grew over time, rising from 4.49 million.

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Abstract TP292: Number of destinations other than home and work within a half mile of residence and outcomes in first year poststroke

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Residing in a neighborhood with greater destinations places where you engage with the community aside from home and work has been associated with more favorable functioning, and quality of life, particularly among moderate-severe stroke survivors. Median age was 64 years, 55% male, and 74% with mild stroke.

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Abstract 79: Twelve-Year Trends in Ninety-Day Stroke Outcomes and Ethnic Differences From a Population-Based Study

Stroke Journal

The objective was to investigate trends and ethnic differences in 90-day stroke outcomes in a population-based study.Methods:First-ever ischemic strokes in the population-based Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi Project (2009-2020, n=1,449) were included.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Tought

DAIC

percent of the patients treated between 2005 and 2009 to 6.82% of the patients treated between 2015 and 2019. About 2 million of these people had been diagnosed with A-Fib, and the numbers grew over time, rising from 4.49 million.

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

So, if living longer, at a higher quality of life with preserved cognitive capacity is a priority, then exercise has to be on your list. 8 Midlife insulin resistance, APOE genotype, and late-life brain amyloid accumulation. 2009 Mar;66(3):336-42. High Blood Pressure. J Diabetes Investig. 2013 Nov 27;4(6):640-50.

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What is corruption – and why does it matter so much?

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

Rep Yemen South Sudan The lowest five ‘risk’ countries for corruption are – starting with the best: Norway Finland Sweden Denmark Estonia It is no coincidence that the quality of life, and the wealth and happiness of people in these countries, indeed every country in the world, is closely tied to how corrupt those countries are.

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Abstract WP26: Determinants of Neuropsychological Function after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

This study aimed to analyze the clinical variables associated with the neuropsychological function in a large cohort of aSAH survivors.Methods:Patients with aSAH admitted to our institution since 2009 were recruited. Patients underwent Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Data was adjusted for sex, age, race, and years of education.