Silent strokes found in children with severe anemia study
Researchers at Children’s Medical Center Dallas found fresh and silent brain strokes in children with severe anemia, including non sickle cell cases. MRI disclosed 4 of 22 with sickle cell and 2 of 30 with other anemia. silent strokes appeared in 3 and 7 respectively, prompting caution in treating severe anemia to avoid missed strokes. The study involved 52 children and was presented at an American Stroke Association conference.
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Michael Dowling
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Strokes rise among young adults linked to obesity trend
A large nationwide study finds stroke hospitalizations rising sharply among Americans under 35, especially men 15 to 34, with a 51 percent increase from 1994 95 to 2006 07. Women in the group rose 17 percent, while older adults still bear the heaviest toll.
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Landmark study favors fetal surgery for spina bifida
A government funded trial shows in womb repair of spina bifida improves outcomes over postnatal treatment. Babies in the womb walk without assistance more often and need fewer brain fluid drainage tubes, though maternal risks rise. The study was halted early due to clear benefits.
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Scott Adzick
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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