Common infections in children pose a high risk of ischemic stroke, according to new research….
Month: February 2012
Experimental drug reduces ‘second stroke’ after aneurysm rupture
An experimental drug, clazosentan, reduced the risk of blood vessel spasm in patients with a…
Clot-busting drugs appear safe for treating ‘wake-up’ stroke patients
Clot-busting drugs may be safe for patients who wake up experiencing stroke symptoms, according to…
Sleep apnea linked to silent strokes, small lesions in brain
People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small…
Stellar nursery: A pocket of star formation
A new view shows a stellar nursery called NGC 3324. It was taken using the…
Genetic information migrates from plant to plant
To generate phylogenetic trees and investigate relationships between organisms, scientists usually look for similarities and…
Men more likely to have an accurate memory of unpleasant experiences
Researchers reveal how pleasantness and emotional intensity affects memories. A woman’s memory of an experience…
100-year-old Nintendo DS addict attributes sharp mind to gaming device (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends – A report last week suggested that to ward off brain diseases such…
Will mobile campaign donations be a game-changer for politicians? (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends – Detailed by reports from both the campaigns of President Barack Obama and Republican…
Mel Gibson’s “Get the Gringo” to debut on DirecTV (Reuters)
Reuters – Mel Gibson’s next movie, “Get the Gringo,” will debut on DirecTV, Twentieth Century…