Brief Reports: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
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- Streptomycin. // Reactions Weekly;9/15/2012, Issue 1419, p45
The article describes the case of four patients, aged 37-51 years, who developed vertigo and hearing disorders during treatment with streptomycin.
- Vertigo Resulting From TMJ Dysfunction. Hennings, Michael J. // American Chiropractor;Oct2014, Vol. 36 Issue 10, p32
The article discusses the mechanical etiology of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD)-related vertigo. A study which surveyed 1032 patients offered support of the connection between TMD and vertigo. Tests to identify vertigo include Swivel Chair Test, palpation of the cervical spine, and...
- Acute vertigo. // Independent Nurse;10/5/2009, p29
The article discusses acute vertigo and presents its etiology, diagnosis, treatment options and some rare and controversial diagnoses of the condition. It discusses the importance of defining the dizziness felt by the patient in order to determine whether it is caused by vestibular neuritis or...
- Dementia documented in one of five patients after first-ever stroke. // Cardiology Today;May2011, Vol. 14 Issue 5, p44
This article discusses a study on the prevalence of dementia in patients who suffered their first-ever stroke.
- Stimuli and Recovery From Stroke. Spremulli, Mary // ASHA Leader;8/31/2010, Vol. 15 Issue 10, p2
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article regarding a research which shows that the amount of stimuli to the brain may influence recovery from stroke, in the July 6, 2010 issue.
- Clinical digest. Public health initiatives needed to curb risk factors associated with stroke in young people. // Nursing Standard;10/5/2011, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p17
The article reports on research which was published in a 2011 issue of the "Annals of Neurology" and found that ischaemic strokes in adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 44 increased by up to 37% in the United States between 1995 and 2008.
- Research challenges BP treatment lore. Cameron, Amanda // New Zealand Doctor;4/21/2010, p26
The article provides information on three linked studies published which associates occasional high blood pressure (BP) readings with an increased risk of stroke.
- Effects of vitamin E on stroke. // Australian Journal of Pharmacy;Apr2011, Vol. 92 Issue 1091, p89
The article offers information on the outcomes of a medical study carried out to find the effects of vitamin E on stroke which proved that patients suspectible to stroke should avoid the indiscriminate use of vitamin E.
- Bitter pill. FONG, TANYA // Choice;Nov2010, p5
This article reports on a study which linked painkillers to the risk of stroke.
