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The long-term effects of hyaluronic acid on hemiplegic shoulder pain and injury in stroke patients: A randomized controlled study
Conclusion: Subacromial HA injections might provide longer HSP reduction and decrease in hyperemia reactions at the long head of biceps tendon and subscapularis tendon in stroke patients with HSP and tendon injury.
Source: Medicine - August 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Effect of social support and health education on depression scale scores of chronic stroke patients
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of social support on depression in chronic stroke patients and the relationship between demographic and disease characteristics. Total samples were randomly divided into an intervention group (n = 31) and a control group (n = 31). Sixteen social support interventions were performed over 8 weeks. Social support programs were implemented 2 times a week. Depressive symptoms were assessed at the second week, 4th week, 8th week, and 4 weeks after the end of the study using the 10-item Center for the Epidemiological Studies of Depression Short Form (CES-D10). There wa...
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Bilateral vertebral artery dissection complicated by posterior circulation stroke in a young man: A case report
Conclusion: VAD should be taken into consideration in differential diagnosis of posterior circulation stroke or transient ischemic attack in young patients. Intravenous thrombolytic therapy may be safe and effective for stroke-complicated cases. This case report demonstrates that expanded diagnostic protocol for acute ischemic stroke assures rapid and correct diagnosis.
Source: Medicine - October 29, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Tuina for shoulder pain after stroke: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This systematic review will provide evidence to determine whether Tuina is an effective and safe intervention for treating patients with post-stroke shoulder pain. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022360401.
Source: Medicine - November 18, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

The effects of hyaluronic acid on hemiplegic shoulder injury and pain in patients with subacute stroke: A randomized controlled pilot study
Conclusion: Subacromial HA injection could result in positive effects on shoulder pain and shoulder abduction in subacute stroke patients with HSP and injury.
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Impact of Previous Stroke on Short-Term Myocardial Reinfarction in Patients With Acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Observational Multicenter Study
Abstract: Myocardial reinfarction is frequent after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The incidence of previous stroke in STEMI patients is also high. We aim to evaluate the risk factors for short-term myocardial reinfarction in STEMI patients in a multicenter study. STEMI patients with chest pain onset within 12 hours in 247 hospitals in China were enrolled. Seven and 30-day follow-ups from admission to hospitals were performed. The primary outcome of our study was myocardial reinfarction at 30 days after STEMI. The study population was stratified into 2 groups: STEMI patients with mayocardial reinfarction an...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

A case report of left atrial myxoma-induced acute myocardial infarction and successive stroke
Rationale: Left atrial myxoma is a common primary cardiac tumor, however, due to poor image quality or atypical myxoma images, it is often misdiagnosed by echocardiograph. A case of left atrial myxoma being misdiagnosed as a thrombus, which successively caused acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke, is very rare. Contrast-enhanced echocardiography can play an important role in definitive diagnosis. Patient concerns: A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed AMI because of chest pain with no significant stenosis in the coronary arteries. One month later, the patient was suddenly found unconscious, magnetic resonance imag...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

The role of NLRP3 inflammasome in stroke and central poststroke pain
Conclusions: These possible mechanisms will help become knowledgeable about the occurrence CPSP and provide potential therapy for CPSP.
Source: Medicine - August 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Source Type: research

Therapeutic effect of Fu's subcutaneous needling for hemiplegic shoulder pain among stroke survivors: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Discussion: Results from this trial will significantly support the application of FSN in the recovery of patients with HSP. If found to be effective and safe, FSN will be a valuable complementary option for patients with HSP. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR1900021644 (registered on March 2, 2019).
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Immediate effects of noxious and innocuous thermal stimulation on brain activation in patients with stroke
Case-control studies have shown that noxious thermal stimulation (TS) can improve arm function in patients with stroke. However, the neural mechanisms underlying this improvement are largely unknown. We explored functional neural activation due to noxious and innocuous TS intervention applied to the paretic arm of patients with stroke. Sixteen participants with unilateral cortical infarctions were allocated to one of two groups: noxious TS (8 patients; temperature combination: hot pain 46°C to 47°C, cold pain 7°C–8°C) or innocuous TS (n = 8; temperature combination: hot 40°C–41°C, cold 20°C–21°C). All sub...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Acute diffuse and transient thyroid swelling after intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: A case report
Rationale: Intravenous thrombolysis is the primary therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), but it has some complications, including symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, orolingual angioedema, and extracranial bleeding. However, thyroid disorders associated with thrombolysis are very rare. Patient concerns: A 56-year-old man developed acute pain and neck swelling after thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Diagnoses: Ultrasound revealed a diffusely enlarged thyroid with linear hypoechoic areas throughout the entire gland, resembling a “cracked” appearance. Interventions: The patient was...
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for wrist rehabilitation after acute ischemic stroke
This study investigated the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for patients with wrist dysfunction after acute ischemic stroke (AIS). A total of 82 patient cases with wrist dysfunction after AIS were selected in this study. Of these, 41 cases in the intervention group received physical training and NMES treatment. The other 41 cases in the control group received physical training only. The primary outcome was measured by Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) score. The secondary outcomes were measured by the Barthel Index (BI), and numerical rating scale (NRS). After 4-week treatment, patients in the ...
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Mechanical thrombectomy for a 12-year-old boy with acute ischemic stroke: A case report
Conclusions: Mechanical thrombectomy can be performed safely for children with AIS, but needs a further research with large samples.
Source: Medicine - July 24, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Delayed-onset central poststroke pain due to degeneration of the spinothalamic tract following thalamic hemorrhage: A case report
Rationale: Recent studies have used diffusion tensor tractography (DTT) to demonstrate that central poststroke pain (CPSP) was related to spinothalamic tract (STT) injury in patients with stroke. However, few studies have been reported about delayed-onset CPSP due to degeneration of the STT following a stroke. Patient's concerns: A 57-year-old female patient presented with right hemiparesis after stroke. Two weeks after onset, she did not report any pain. At approximately 6 months after onset, she reported pain in the right arm and leg, and the pain slowly intensified with the passage of time. At 14 months after onset...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Thalamic pain alleviated by stellate ganglion block: A case report
Rationale: Thalamic pain is a distressing and treatment-resistant type of central post-stroke pain. Although stellate ganglion block is an established intervention used in pain management, its use in the treatment of thalamic pain has never been reported. Patient concerns: A 66-year-old woman presented with a 3-year history of severe intermittent lancinating pain on the right side of the face and the right hand. The pain started from the ulnar side of the right forearm after a mild ischemic stroke in bilateral basal ganglia and left thalamus. Weeks later, the pain extended to the dorsum of the finger tips and the whole pa...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

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