Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors and the Antiplatelet Effects of Aspirin This study finds that taking NSAIDs (specifically ibuprofen) and aspirin together can lower the potential blood thinning effects of aspirin. Considering that these two drugs are frequently taken together this does cause some concern. However, I still question the use of aspirin for both primary and secondary […]
Manipulation of the neck and stroke: time for more rigorous evidence I’m not sure how many people have managed to be exposed to this particular article as well as a recent one in Canada, but I thought I might address it anyway. These two articles suggest that the risk of stroke with cervical manipulation “occurs […]
Lifestyle is all important. Period. But sometimes we have to admit that we can’t change everything, especially if it happened back when you were a teen. I personally believe that chronic diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke have “critical periods” in our lives that pre-program us for or protect us from these diseases. Think this […]
Serum potassium level and dietary intake as risk factors for stroke While the fact that potassium lowers stroke risk is not a great shocker, what is surprising is the odds ratio (a marker for just how much of an increased risk in incurred) for patients currently taking diuretics and having a low serum potassium level […]
Insulin resistance and risk for stroke I’m sure that none of you who regularly read Updates had your eyes bulge wide on this one, this article does bother me a little. First, it is in a neurological journal, which is fine–all specialist should become familiar with the effect of increased insulin resistance because it truly cuts across […]
