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International study suggests combination therapy may prevent stroke in certain people

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Results from an international clinical trial of more than 4880 participants, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that combining clopidogrel and aspirin following a small stroke or experiencing minor stroke symptoms decreases risk of a new stroke, heart attack or other ischemic event within 90 days.

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International study suggests combination therapy may prevent stroke in certain people

Scientists uncover brain circuits behind putting up a fight or freezing in place

Scientists discover roadblocks that stop brain white matter healing

National Advisory Council (NANDSC) Meeting

Thursday, May 24, 2018 | NSC Bldg. Conference Rm C/D
The 202^nd meeting of the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

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National Advisory Council (NANDSC) Meeting - May 2018

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The NINDS R35 Program: An innovation experiment

Tuesday, May 15, 2018
NIH relies heavily on investigator-initiated R01 grants to fuel its science. This democratic approach is responsible in large part for the success of the American biomedical research enterprise.

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