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Co-Occurrence of Arthritis and Stroke amongst Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Canada.
Authors: Matveev R, Ardern CI Abstract Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition commonly associated with mobility restriction and reduced activity. To date, the extent to which arthritis is an independent risk factor for stroke is unclear, and important, in light of an aging population. The purpose of this study was to (i) quantify the cross-sectional association between stroke and arthritis and (ii) to determine whether the relationship differed in physically active and inactivemiddle-aged and older adults. Data was derived from the 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey (N = 47 188; ≥30 y). Multivariabl...
Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - December 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research

Cerebrovascular Disease in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Risk of any stroke is higher in most rheumatic diseases than in the general population, particularly <50 years. Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus increase ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke risk by 60% to 100% relative to the general population.
Source: Stroke - March 27, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wiseman, S. J., Ralston, S. H., Wardlaw, J. M. Tags: Imaging, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Risk of fractures after stroke: Results from the Ontario Stroke Registry
Conclusions: Stroke is associated with an increased risk of low-trauma fractures. Individuals with stroke and additional risk factors for fractures may benefit from targeted screening for low bone mineral density and initiation of treatment for fracture prevention.
Source: Neurology - December 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Kapral, M. K., Fang, J., Alibhai, S. M. H., Cram, P., Cheung, A. M., Casaubon, L. K., Prager, M., Stamplecoski, M., Rashkovan, B., Austin, P. C. Tags: All Health Services Research, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research

Associations of Rheumatoid Factor, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Interleukin-6 Inhibitor with the Prognosis of Ischemic Stroke: a Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis
AbstractRheumatoid factor (RF), an established diagnostic biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is associated with cardiovascular diseases, but its impact on clinical outcomes of ischemic stroke remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the observational associations between serum RF and prognosis of ischemic stroke, and further examined the genetic associations of RA and its therapeutic strategy, interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor, with prognosis of ischemic stroke. We measured serum RF levels in 3474 Chinese ischemic stroke patients from the China Antihypertensive Trial in Acute Ischemic Stroke. The primary outcome was the...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - May 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

FDA strengthens warning that NSAIDs increase heart attack and stroke risk
Back in 2005, the FDA warned that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen increased the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Last week it took the unusual step of further strengthening this warning. This was done on the advice of an expert panel that reviewed new information about NSAIDs and their risks. Because NSAIDs are widely used, it’s important to be aware of downsides of taking an NSAID and to take steps to limit the risk. Many people take NSAIDs to relieve mild to moderate pain. These medications may be particularly effective in conditions in which pain results pri...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gregory Curfman, MD Tags: Heart Health heart attack heart disease NSAIDS Stroke Source Type: news

Increasing comorbidity and health services utilization in older adults with prior stroke
Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate the importance of community-based patient-centered care strategies for stroke survivors that address their range of health needs and prevent more costly acute care use.
Source: Neurology - November 13, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Gruneir, A., Griffith, L. E., Fisher, K., Panjwani, D., Gandhi, S., Sheng, L., Patterson, C., Gafni, A., Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid, M. Tags: All Health Services Research, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research

Saving Vanessa, part 1: A mystery rash, a stroke and an epic rescue
Vanessa’s rash first appeared on her arms and legs when she 3 or 4 months old. It was red and bumpy and went away when she was sick with a virus, which happened often. Then it would come back. The dermatology team she saw at Boston Children’s Hospital was puzzled. “I was expecting they were going to think it was nothing, but they took it very seriously,” says Katherine Bell, one of Vanessa’s mothers. “They took a biopsy and very quickly realized they had no idea what it was.” Vanessa’s case was even featured at a regional dermatology conference where doctors take up mystery patients. “A hundred to 150 der...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - July 25, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nancy Fliesler Tags: Diseases & Conditions Our Patients’ Stories Dr. Carolyn Rogers Dr. Pui Lee Dr. Robert Sundel Dr. Scellig Stone Dr. Todd Lyons stroke Source Type: news

Association Between Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Stroke-Associated Pneumonia – An Epidemiological Study
This study assessed the relationship between chronic inflammatory diseases and stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Layne Dylla, Paco S. Herson, Sharon N. Poisson, John D. Rice, Adit A. Ginde Source Type: research

Suprascapular Nerve Block for Shoulder Pain in the First Year After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Suprascapular nerve block is a safe and effective treatment for patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.anzctr.org.au. Unique identifier: ACTRN12609000621213.
Source: Stroke - October 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Adey-Wakeling, Z., Crotty, M., Shanahan, E. M. Tags: Other Treatment Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Factors Associated with SF-12 Physical and Mental Health Quality of Life Scores in Adults with Stroke
Conclusions: Sociodemographic, comorbidity, and stroke-related disability factors have differential effect on physical and mental aspects of QOL in poststroke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 17, 2011 Category: Neurology Authors: Charles Ellis, Anouk L. Grubaugh, Leonard E. Egede Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist in Animal Models of Stroke: an Update
Summary/AbstractInterleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1 RA) is an anti-inflammatory protein used clinically to treat rheumatoid arthritis and is considered a promising candidate therapy for stroke. Here, we sought to update the existing systematic review and meta-analysis of IL-1 RA in models of ischaemic stroke, published in 2009, to assess efficacy, the range of circumstances in which efficacy has been tested and whether the data appear to be confounded due to reported study quality and publication bias. We included 25 sources of data, 11 of which were additional to the original review. Overall, IL-1 RA reduced infarct v...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - August 14, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Corticospinal Tract Integrity and Long-Term Hand Function Prognosis in Patients With Stroke
Conclusions: The present study showed that CST integrity (at 6 months after onset) in patients with chronic stroke was related to functional hand status. In addition, the mid-pons FA value was more predictive of functional restoration of the hand than the FN or FA value at the pontomedullary junction. These results may be useful in predicting the functional restoration of the hand and understanding the functional prognosis of stroke. Introduction Restoration of hand function is one of the most important goals for patients with stroke (1). Thus, techniques that aid in predicting restoration of hand function are also i...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 14, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Overweight teen boys have increased risk of stroke in later life
Conclusion The findings of this large longitudinal cohort study seem to demonstrate a link between being overweight aged 20 and an increased risk of stroke. This risk was regardless of whether the boy had been overweight aged 8 or not. There seemed to be no increased risk for boys who were overweight aged 8 but were a normal weight by the age of 20. The study was conducted before the obesity epidemic, and might be even more relevant today. But there are a number of considerations to take into account before we draw any conclusions: Participants were followed up until they were 52-68, so all the strokes occurred at a r...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity Pregnancy/child Source Type: news

Giant cell arteritis-related stroke in a large inception cohort: A comparative study
CONCLUSIONS: The location of stroke and assessment of ECU results and CRP level could help improve the prognosis of GCA-related stroke by bringing this condition to the clinician's attention more quickly, thus shortening diagnostic delay.PMID:35512621 | DOI:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152020
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 5, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Simon Parreau St éphanie Dumonteil Francisco Macian Montoro Guillaume Gondran Holy Bezanahary Sylvain Palat Kim-Heang Ly Anne-Laure Fauchais Eric Liozon Source Type: research

Association Between Ischemic Stroke and Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
ConclusionExposure to TNFi does not appear to influence the occurrence of ischemic stroke in the medium term in patients with RA. The impact on mortality after ischemic stroke remains inconclusive.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - May 25, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Audrey S. L. Low, Mark Lunt, Louise K. Mercer, Kath D. Watson, William G. Dixon, Deborah P. M. Symmons, Kimme L. Hyrich Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research