A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a medical term that refers to types of strokes. In a CVA, blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Signs of a CVA may include weakness, numbness, confusion ...

Many women experience gynecological issues like endometriosis and irregular periods. New research suggests these conditions ...

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Researchers say particles smaller than 200 nanometers, mostly made of polyethylene, were found in cerebrovascular walls and immune cells. Because of their tiny size, they might be able to slip through ...

The following is a summary of “Association between SARS-CoV-2 and stroke: perspectives from a metaumbrella-review,” published ...

And previously published research indicates that they may be associated with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, they add. To explore this further, the researchers scoured research ...

(HealthDay News) — Nonmalignant gynecological diseases (NMGD) are associated with cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease (C/CVD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published ...

The following is a summary of “Is there an association between retinal vein occlusion and cerebrovascular accident? A ...

Having one or more common gynaecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a ...

Intra-arterial Thrombolysis Fails to Improve Stroke Outcomes Two randomized trials in China find that intra-arterial thrombolysis with urokinase or tenecteplase does not significantly improve ...