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DementiaJune 6, 2026

Risperidone Was Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Dementia

TL;DR: A 2026 population-based matched cohort study in British Journal of Psychiatry found that risperidone use was associated with increased stroke risk, adjusted hazard ratio 1.28, while absolute stroke incidence was especially high in people with prior stro…

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Diet & NutritionJune 24, 2024

Low Vitamin D Increases Stroke Risk & Worsens Post-Stroke Prognosis (2024 Meta-Analysis)

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…

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Risperidone Was Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Dementia

Low Vitamin D Increases Stroke Risk & Worsens Post-Stroke Prognosis (2024 Meta-Analysis)

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