Speech and language therapy for aphasia following stroke Authors' conclusions: Our review provides evidence of the effectiveness of SLT for people with aphasia following stroke in terms of improved functional communication, reading, writing, and expressive language compared with no therapy. There is some indication that therapy at high intensity, high dose or over a longer period may be beneficial. HIgh-intensity and high dose interventions may not be acceptable to all.
Antiplatelet agents for secondary prevention of stroke Ticagrelor may not reduce composite risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, or death compared to aspirin in patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (N Engl J Med 2016 May 10).
Atrial fibrillation
Higher levels of interleukin 6 or C-reactive protein associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving oral anticoagulation therapy (Heart 2016 Apr 1)
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