(February 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine)

From Chicago - According to a report published in the journal Diabetes Care, the prevalence of gestational diabetes is going to increase dramatically. Researchers created new measurements of dangerous blood sugar levels based on a study covering over 23,000 women. Because of these new measurements, researchers estimate that as many as three times more pregnant women will be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. 

From Toronto - Using Nintendo Wii may help stroke patients repair their motor function, according to a report presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. Researchers randomized 20 stroke survivors to use the Wii or to play recreational games such as cards. They found that the gaming system produced no adverse effects and actually resulted in significant improvement in motor function.

And finally, from San Antonio - According to another report presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference, people with certain genetic variations find their risk of aneurysm increase significantly with smoking. Researchers found that people who had one particular genetic variation were up to 48% increased risk of  suffering an aneurysm. When these people smoked an equivalent of a pack of cigarettes a day for up to 20 years, however, this risk was raised more than five fold.