Higher ethylene oxide (EtO) exposure is significantly associated with an increased risk of stroke in U.S. adults, particularly those under 50 years old. Highlights: Higher levels of EtO are linked to increased stroke rates, with individuals in the top 25% of exposure showing a stroke prevalence 1.6 times higher than those in the bottom 25%. …
TLDR: Lower serum vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, and are linked to poorer stroke outcomes. Highlights: The meta-analysis included 27 studies with 45,302 participants, finding a combined relative risk (RR) of 1.28 for stroke risk associated with low vitamin D levels. A lower level of serum …
The naturally occurring peptide BPC 157 shows potential to treat stroke, schizophrenia symptoms, and spinal cord injury in animal models. Key facts: BPC 157 rapidly counteracted stroke damage and led to full recovery of memory, coordination and movement in rats. The peptide alleviated schizophrenia-like symptoms and catalepsy in rodent models by modulating dopamine, glutamate and …
