Cedars-Sinai Neurology Researchers Present Findings At International Stroke Conference
Stroke experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presented research updates at the International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Feb. 1 through Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Highlights included: Thrombin Activity Associated with Neuronal Damage during Acute Stage of Ischemic Stroke After ischemic stroke - the type caused by a clogged artery but with no bleeding into the brain - a normal protein that plays a positive role in blood clotting escapes intact arteries and seriously damages healthy brain cells... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
FDA Okays Another Diabetes Combo Agent
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved an extended-release version of a combination sitagliptin and metformin for adults with type 2 diabetes. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)