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Stimulation Therapy Safe for Some Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Stimulating the sphenopalatine ganglion—a collection of nerve cells closely associated with the trigeminal nerve most responsible for headaches—could be a safe intervention for patients with acute ischemic stroke who aren’t eligible for thrombolytic therapy, according to an article published in The Lancet last month.

Hypertension Awareness High in U.S., but Control Still Lags

The rates for hypertension diagnosis, treatment and control are still falling short of goals despite awareness programs, researchers report.

Case Report: A 34-year-old male with radiating chest pain

A 34-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents to the emergency department with 10 hours of constant chest pain radiating into his back that started last night. What's your diagnosis?

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