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F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST equally effective in prompting 911 calls for stroke
When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...
Bacteria in the mouth and gut could ‘raise risk of sudden death’ – the 8 other risk factors to know
A COMMON bacteria found in the mouth and gut could raise the risk of a deadly health emergency, scientists say. Higher levels of the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus was found in the gut of recent ...
Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public
When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...
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Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...
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New Model Predicts Stroke Severity and Improves Functional Independence
A new predictive model developed by Ochsner Health helps clinicians make real-time decisions for patients who had a stroke undergoing urgent carotid intervention, improving chances of regaining ...
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Study suggests a common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked with increased stroke risk
A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts ...
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Flossing Just Once a Week May Lower Stroke Risk
Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...
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What your mouth might say about your stroke risk
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