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PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

09 Oct 2025 by

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found that the risk of ischaemic stroke is not increased in patients on proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) monotherapy, but is increased in those coprescribed with antithrombotic drugs, possibly due to their underlying higher risk profiles.

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

09 Oct 2025

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

08 Oct 2025 by

Patients with stroke-heart syndrome (SHS) may have increased risk of dementia in the early phase after a stroke, but this risk can be lowered to a level similar to those without SHS if adherent care is given, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and their international collaborators have found.

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

08 Oct 2025

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

07 Oct 2025 by

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia (CBT-I) helps reduce its severity and improve other sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease, such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

07 Oct 2025

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

06 Oct 2025 by

Menopause is not the main driver of worsening disability in older women with multiple sclerosis (MS), as shown in a retrospective study.

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

06 Oct 2025

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

05 Oct 2025

Combination therapy with ezetimibe plus atorvastatin appears to better protect against ischaemic stroke recurrence compared with atorvastatin monotherapy, according to a study.

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

05 Oct 2025

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

03 Oct 2025

Women who have had an ischaemic stroke (IS) during a pregnancy face increased risk of complications in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study.

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

03 Oct 2025

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

01 Oct 2025

Half of the patients with common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders report experiencing brain fog (BF), reveals a study. BF prevalence is higher in patients on probiotics and those with gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

01 Oct 2025

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

30 Sep 2025 by

In the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the improvements observed following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus using an implantable pulse generator system persisted over a 5-year period, according to long-term data from the INTREPID trial.

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

30 Sep 2025

New HTN guidelines advocate for early Tx

30 Sep 2025 by

The new ACC/AHA* hypertension guidelines reinforce previous recommendations to lower blood pressure (BP) early and aggressively, with a greater emphasis on lifestyle interventions, the link between BP and cognitive function, and pregnancy.

New HTN guidelines advocate for early Tx

30 Sep 2025

Levodopa trial for poststroke recovery misses mark

29 Sep 2025 by

Incorporating levodopa into standardized rehabilitation therapy does not confer meaningful benefits in terms of motor function in patients recovering from stroke, as shown in the ESTREL trial.

Levodopa trial for poststroke recovery misses mark

29 Sep 2025

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PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

New HTN guidelines advocate for early Tx

New HTN guidelines advocate for early Tx

Levodopa trial for poststroke recovery misses mark

Levodopa trial for poststroke recovery misses mark