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Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

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Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even though Black people may be more likely to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center, those who need the specialty care are still more likely to receive it at a hospital with fewer resources. And this can hurt their … Read more

Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials

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Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Men still outnumber women in stroke therapy clinical trials, which means women may end up receiving less effective treatment, researchers say. For the new study, investigators analyzed 281 stroke trials that included at least 100 patients each and were conducted between 1990 and 2020. … Read more