Invokana now indicated to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events Gabapentin preferred over pregabalin for chronic sciatica painGabapentin is more effective and causes fewer and less severe adverse events Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increasing risk of stroke From data covering 2.3 million hospitalizations of adult cannabis users, researchers found a steady increase in the number of strokes suffered Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke, research finds Although it’s been used for more than a century, aspirin’s value in many situations is still unclear New Canadian recommendations for managing acute stroke including in pregnancy Revised best practice recommendations for acute stroke care, as well as a new consensus statement for acute stroke management during pregnancy Health Canada approves first monoclonal antibody for migraine prevention Once-monthly subcutaneous injection can be self-administered by autoinjector MS patients had higher incidence of certain conditions: study of four provinces Researchers examined the health records of 14,000 MS patients in B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nova Scotia between 1984 and 2014 Gabapentin and pregabalin ineffective for chronic low back pain Systematic review and meta-analysis identifies no benefit and increased risk of harm Deep-brain stimulation may help some patients with mild Alzheimer’s Stroke affects women more severely than men; more die, fewer recover fully One-third more women die from having a stroke than do their male counterparts, and women are 60% less likely to regain their independence afterwards First Previous 24 25 26 27 28 Next Last
