The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades

Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain why standard treatments like aspirin are often less effective and is driving the search for new therapies that target the brain’s tiny blood vessels directly.


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Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...


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The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades

Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain why standard treatments like aspirin are often less effective and is driving the search for new therapies that target the brain’s tiny blood vessels directly.


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Stanford scientists regrow lost cartilage and reverse arthritis in major breakthrough

A new treatment that blocks an aging-related protein restored lost cartilage in old mice and helped prevent arthritis after knee injuries. Human cartilage samples showed similar signs of regeneration, raising hopes for a future drug that could repair joints instead of replacing them.


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What’s Trending in Trademarks: June 2026

This month: a dupe-culture design patent battle ends with a split verdict that leaves the UGG brand exposed, Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” trademark fight takes a First Amendment turn, the Second Circuit reminds practitioners that a TTAB win is not a free pass in federal court, and the USPTO quietly rolls out a set of AI tools that will change how clearance searches work....
By: Erise IP


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