Genetic variant increases risk of common type stroke
(Wellcome Trust) A genetic variant that increases the risk of a common type of stroke has been identified by scientists in a study published online in Nature Genetics today. This is one of the few genetic variants to date to be associated with risk of stroke and the discovery opens up new possibilities for treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Number of AHA cardiovascular metrics linked to mortality
The number of cardiovascular health metrics is a strong predictor for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, an American Heart Association study suggests. (Source: MedWire News - Cardiology)div id=medwormpbiMedWorm Message:/i/b Register forba href=http://www.medmatcha.com target =_selfMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network/a/b, and receive $5 free advertising./p/div