transient ischemic attack

Long-Term Dementia Risk After TIA: A Population-Based Study Reveals Sustained Cognitive Threat

By MedXY 09/28/2026

A large Ontario cohort study found that transient ischemic attack (TIA) significantly increases long-term dementia risk, rivaling stroke's impact, underscoring the need for cognitive-focused prevention strategies.

Neurology news Psychiatry

Post-TIA Depression: A Silent Predictor of Mortality and Long-Term Disability Independent of Brain Ischemia

By MedXY 01/07/2026

A population-based study reveals that nearly one-quarter of TIA patients experience depression, which significantly increases the risk of mortality and disability, regardless of whether acute ischemic lesions are present on imaging.

Neurology news Respiratory

Boosting Sleep Apnea Diagnosis After Stroke: A Quality Improvement Breakthrough

By MedXY 11/17/2025

A quality improvement program significantly increased obstructive sleep apnea testing in stroke and TIA patients, advancing guideline-based care in cerebrovascular health.