Month: August 2022

Predicting Function After Stroke: Montreal Cognitive Assessment Sheds Light

Just like a test drive can hint at the performance of a car, a short-term Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) can predict the functional outcome after endovascular therapy for stroke patients. A study examined 647 participants and found that patients with cognitive impairment, determined by a MoCA score below 26, had higher levels of certain risk […]

Published on August 3, 2022

Omicron Variant Targets Young Noses and Predicts Memory Problems, Studies Show

Scientists have discovered that the omicron variant of COVID-19 has a special knack for infiltrating the noses of young people. Just like a skilled spy sneaking into an impenetrable fortress, the omicron variant is able to breach the defense mechanisms of children’s noses more efficiently than other variants. This has raised concerns about the potential […]

Published on August 2, 2022

Heat and Heart Medications: A Dangerous Mix!

Imagine you’re at the beach, enjoying the scorching sun, when suddenly your heart starts acting up. Turns out, certain heart medications may increase your risk of having a heart attack during hot weather. According to a recent study, those who suffered non-fatal heart attacks on sweltering days were more likely to be taking these risky […]

Published on August 2, 2022