Port Townsend, WA (PRWEB) May 16, 2014 Dr. Nathan Gelder honors Stroke Awareness Month by educating periodontal disease patients on common gum disease causes and the link between untreated gum disease symptoms and stroke. Patients who are dealing with mild to advanced gum disease symptoms are encouraged to seek minimally invasive laser gum disease treatment in Port Townsend by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Gelder right away. Many periodontal disease patients are surprised to learn that there is a link between untreated gum disease symptoms and stroke. While most dental patients are aware of common gum disease causes, including insufficient flossing and brushing and genetics, they may not be aware of the many studies that show a link between strokes and untreated gum disease symptoms. These studies show that individuals who suffer from periodontal disease are at a much higher risk of suffering from a stroke than individuals who have healthy gum tissue. This may be due to the fact that gum disease puts stress on the immune system, causes excessive inflammation, and infects the body with harmful bacteria that can lead to blockages and blood clots in the heart. These blockages reduce the amount of oxygen that is able … Continue reading →

Article updated: 5/16/2014 5:35 AM When Terry Jane's 83-year-old mother Lois started having stroke symptoms last month, he was thankful she was already at Northwest Community Hospital for an appointment. He was even more thankful that through video technology, doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago were able to quickly examine his mother from her hospital bed in Arlington Heights and prescribe a course of treatment. The video conferencing was made possible through REACH -- Remote Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke -- which works like Skype. Northwest Community Hospital just implemented the Telestroke REACH technology in April, which allows a neurologist from Northwestern to see patients via video, evaluate their symptoms and determine if they are candidates for the clot-busting medication that must be delivered in the early stages of a stroke. Before the telestroke technology, patients would need to wait to see one of only a few neurologists on staff at Northwest Community. By partnering with the larger Northwestern medical system, patients have access to specialists around the clock. "Now there is no shortage of physicians to evaluate the patients at a very expert level of care," said Ali Shaibani, director of neuroInterventional surgery at the hospital. "In stroke, … Continue reading →

Millburn, NJ (PRWEB) May 17, 2014 Dr. Scott A. Krosser of Millburn Dental Arts offers gum disease treatment to patients in the Millburn, NJ area, allowing these patients to potentially reduce the chance of suffering a stroke in a significant way. Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Krosser is doing his part to make the public aware of the link between gum disease and the possibility of a stroke, as the American Stroke Association has noted that individuals with severe gum disease will suffer a stroke at a rate over four times higher than those with moderate gum disease or no gum disease at all. The presence of gum disease causes a number of potentially serious complications, and the possibility of a stroke is one of the most devastating, especially given the fact that even a minor stroke can result in life-altering consequences. Dr. Krosser offers several gum disease treatment options to Millburn, NJ patients, including the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP. This procedure is an alternative to traditional gum surgery methods that does not necessitate the use of a scalpel or sutures. LANAP is also able to allow patients to avoid losing their healthy gum tissue, … Continue reading →

By Nicole Weiss REED CITY Reed City residents can qualify for free stroke screenings and education this month. The free clinics at Spectrum Health Reed City are in recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Depending on where in the brain a stroke occurs and how soon treatment is sought, however, the effects may be very different. When you or a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience, said Timothy K. Thoits, a neurologist with Spectrum Health Medical Group and the interim medical director of Spectrum Health Stroke Centers. It is possible to reduce the damage caused by the most common type of stroke, but only if treatment is given quickly. Thats why it is crucial patients get to a hospital immediately after experiencing symptoms of a stroke. Reed City is offering the free, 15-minute screening and education session on Wednesday, May 21, in the lobby of the hospital, located at 300 Patterson Road, between the hours of 11 a.m and 3 p.m. A stroke occurs most often when blood flow to the brain stops because … Continue reading →