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NICE backs use of post-stroke genetic testing

NICE has launched a new consultation on the use of CYP2C19 genotype testing to guide treatment after a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ‘mini-stroke’.

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Dr Kurdow Nader, Consultant Neuroradiologist at University Hospitals Birmingham

NICE backs two AIs for stroke diagnosis in NHS

Two artificial intelligence-powered software tools – e-Stroke and RapidAI – have been recommended for use in the NHS to help detect stroke from CT brain scans by NICE.

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Bayer pulls atrial fibrillation study for asundexian

Bayer has decided to discontinue a phase 3 trial of its oral Factor XIa inhibitor asundexian in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), after an interim analysis concluded

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Roche removes tenecteplase from phase 3 for stroke

Roche said it has removed its thrombolytic drug tenecteplase from phase 3 for for acute ischaemic stroke, along with several earlier-stage projects.

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UK project seeks saliva biomarker for rapid stroke diagnosis

Researchers in the UK are hoping to develop a rapid, saliva-based test that could identify stroke patients who need rapid treatment to prevent irreversible brain damage.

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