Strokes

• Okanagan stroke patients benefitting from clot-removal procedure at Kelowna General Hospital

  Dr. Aleksander Tkach has played a major role in helping enhance stroke care in the region after arriving in Kelowna four years ago.

  Health

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• New Music Friday: 9 releases worth a spin this weekend (23 June 2023)

  Even though we're only a couple of days into summer, it's time to start thinking about what's coming out in the fall. Sorry about that.

  Entertainment

  Jun 23, 2023
  
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• Medical study says established heart drug good for strokes too

  Research published Wednesday shows that Tenecteplase, commonly used as a clot-buster for heart attacks, is also an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2022
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• Strokes, ‘lumpy’ lungs: what doctors know about unusual ways coronavirus attacks your body

  Growing evidence that coronavirus can lead to blood clots and damage to blood vessels could affect how we treat the disease, doctors say.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2020
• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Lady Gaga, The Strokes and Billy Talent roll out new releases

  Good Friday can be light for new releases (and it is) and COVID-19 isn't making it easy, but the music keeps coming.

  Commentary

  Apr 10, 2020
• 5 songs you must hear this week: 17 February 2020

  The return of Phantogram, The Strokes...and Chester Bennington

  Entertainment

  Feb 18, 2020
• Ontario man claims age discrimination is barring him from post-stroke treatment

  An Ontario man claims age discrimination is preventing him from getting therapy following a major stroke six years ago.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2016