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    Cleo Hutton

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    posted 10/20/2008, comments (0)

    Stroke: Too Much to Swallow

    It seems so easy. We've been doing it throughout our lifetime without thinking about it. We take a bite of food, chew it, and swallow, while simultaneously listening to table conversation or reading the paper or thinking about something other than what we are doing.   After a stroke this type of multitasking may be impossible without... Read moreChevron
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    Deanne Stein

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    posted 10/03/2008, comments (2)

    Remote Presence Technology in Hospital ERs

    I've mentioned my misdiagnosed stroke back in 2001 before. But I believe hospitals have come a long way since then. Many facilities have stroke teams in place to quickly diagnose stroke. This is great, because time matters. Every second you're having a stroke, vital brain cells are dying. Your chances of being disabled or worse, dying,... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/28/2008, comments (0)

    A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

    Whether stress is a cause of stroke is an ongoing debate. However, today, stress is only considered a contributing factor to one of the main causes of stroke - high blood pressure. The other proclaimed causes of stroke are a family history of stroke, diabetes, and high cholesterol.  I believe that long term or excessive stress can be another... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/03/2008, comments (2)

    Post-Stroke Side Effects: The Seizure

    Perhaps you have never had a seizure before you had a stroke, but now you're taking medication to avoid having seizures. Seizures are attributed to misfiring of neurotransmitters in the brain due to scars on the brain post-stroke.   Approximately 10 -15% of stroke survivors develop seizures post-stroke. Most seizures manifest within the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/24/2008, comment (1)

    Stroke and Depression: Learn the Signs and How to Work through Them

    Depression is a side dish to a heaping helping of stroke on the menu of life.  They go together like turkey and stuffing. No one ordered this condition and it is extremely bitter to swallow. Let's pick at it to understand why depression is on our plate, too.   Common sense dictates that a sudden stroke will turn our life upside... Read moreChevron
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